At approximately 1:26 a.m., the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) responded to reports of a structure fire at 112 Watercourse Road, West Bay.

Upon arrival, crews found four residential structures fully involved in fire, along with an auxiliary storage shed and several vehicles also ablaze. Occupants on scene confirmed that all residents had safely evacuated the affected buildings.

With life safety confirmed, firefighters immediately commenced an offensive firefighting operation to contain and extinguish the fires and to prevent further spread to nearby properties.

No injuries have been reported at this time. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause and origin of the fire.

Further updates will be issued as more information becomes available.

###

About the Ministry of District Administration & Home Affairs(MDAHA):

Under the leadership of the Honourable Nickolas DaCosta, JP, MP, the enduring vision of the MDAHA is to build a safer community for our residents and visitors alike. To accomplish this vision, our mission is to empower our community through innovative, evidence-based, and intelligence-driven solutions in public safety.

The MDAHA is responsible for furthering the resiliency of the Cayman Islands, through continued strategic and operational advancement in the areas of district administration, national security, emergency response services, public safety, offender management services, border control, and postal services.

About the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS):

The Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS), led by the Chief Fire Officer under the Ministry of District Administration & Home Affairs, protects residents and visitors across Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. CIFS provides domestic firefighting, aerodrome rescue and firefighting (ARFF), and specialist rescue, responding to structure, brush, vehicle, and aircraft incidents on land and at sea.

The Fire Prevention Unit delivers inspections, code compliance, and investigations, while community outreach promotes fire and life safety. CIFS firefighters complete rigorous training – Including a comprehensive Trainee Firefighter course spanning domestic and aeronautical disciplines – ensuring a professional, coordinated response from strategically located stations.