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Bimini Fire Crisis and Island Response | Bahamas News
A devastating fire tore through Bailey Town in Bimini, destroying five homes and displacing twenty residents—many with nothing but the clothes on their backs. With only one fire truck, arriving too late, locals resorted to bucket brigades from the shore. The blaze, sparked by an AC plug, left one mother and her unborn child homeless, highlighting the island’s dire lack of fire resources. Officials now consider seawater pumps as a smarter solution for island firefighting, though new trucks may take over a year to arrive. In the meantime, the government is stepping in with emergency aid…
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