Fire Mauritius
New Fire at Dump Roche-Bois
The dump Roche-Bois, once again, was on fire last night, Wednesday, November 13. Firefighters were on the scene late into the night to contain the fire. The circumstances are at present unknown.
14 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu
17 Fires Recorded in Cane Fields Across the Country on Monday
The firefighters are in the oven and the mill since Monday morning, 28 October. They were asked in 17 different locations across the country, including Queen Victoria, Bagatelle, Gold Coast, Calebasses and La Rosa, where fires broke out in the cane fields.
28 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu
Two Fields of Cane Fires at Flacq
Two fires broke out Monday, October 28 in the cane fields in the region of Flacq, specifically Queen Victoria and Pont Blanc. Alerted firefighters are already at work to identify. A road diversion plan was even set up by the police as a precaution.
28 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu
Old Roche-Bois Dump in Fire
A fire broke out at the old dump Roche-Bois in the early morning hours on Sunday 27 October. Approximately 150 tonnes of waste went up in smoke. This landfill was reopened last Friday to accommodate waste from the capital and the North. Because the landfill Mare-Chicose, which also caught fire, is closed.
27 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu
Vacoas: Violent Fire in Colonial Building of the SMF
The damage is important in this colonial building at the headquarters of the SMF. This, after a massive fire that broke out at around 13: 30 pm Friday, October 25. Firefighters are still on the scene to control the fire.
26 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu
Dump Roche-Bois Once Again in Flames
Second fires just broken at the dump Roche-Bois on Friday, October 25. Alerted firefighters already on the scene. They struggle so far to find the cause so that the first fire broke out there three days.
25 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu
After Mare-Chicose the Dump Roche-Bois Burning
Fire broke out Wednesday, October 23 at the dump Roche-Bois. It was in the morning that the fire broke out, according to early indications.
23 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu
House on Fire at Le Morne
Fears were vivid. A fire broke out tonight, Sunday, October 6, Morne in a home that contain asbestos. It is around 20 hours that firefighters were alerted. Rushed to the scene, officers Curepipe managed to control the incident in the evening.
07 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu
Fright after a Huge Fire in the North
Raging fire destroyed several acres of cane field Belle-Vue early afternoon on Saturday, October 5. This has caused a big scare as a service station, located near the fields, was threatened by the flames. Finally, the firefighters were able to control the situation.
06 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu
250 Acres of Cane in Smoke
Much of the sugar cane fields, is between 250 and 300 acres ready for harvest, went up in smoke in the day Wednesday. The fire began Barlow to 13 hours to be finally overcame Mont-Piton to 18 hours.
25 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu
Fire In Cane Field Forbach: 250 Acres Under Cultivation Destroyed
A month after the fire that destroyed 500 acres under cane cultivation Belle Vue Maurel, a new blaze broke out Wednesday in Forbach. This time, 250 acres under cane cultivation have been destroyed by fire.
11 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu
Forbach: 200 Acres Of Cane Threatened By Fire Since Noon
A fire broke out in mid-day on Wednesday 10 October. The cane fields of Forbach in the north of the island, close to the shopping center "Circle Square" are the flames. Firefighters are on site.
11 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu
Fires Cane Fields: Criminal Or Accidents?
Fifteen cane field fires were recorded in the North, South and East during the weekend. In Mapou, 500 acres under cultivation of cane were devastated.
12 Sep 2012, business.mega.mu
Fire causes Rs 20m damages
According to initial assessment done by authorities concerned on Sunday damages worth Rs 20 million was estimated due to the fire in the sugarcane fields in the North on Saturday. As fire was also reported in Sottise and Solitude on Sunday, the ministry of Agro-industryhas decided to hold an emergency meeting with all the sugar [...]
10 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Two children dead in fire, foul play suspected
Police officials suspect that there was foul play in a fire that claimed the life of Thierry Fabrice Colas and Benito Colas, both aged two, at Grand Sable on Monday morning. The victims’ mother, Daniella Prosper, 41, was also injured in the incident. Investigators are suspicious of the father’s recalling of the incident as Jacques [...]
25 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Three cases of fire were reported in sugarcane during the last 2 years in Mauritius
Mauritius Sugar Authority was entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring the situation regarding cane fires for 2010 and 2011
20 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
Export prices up by 0.5 pc
With the beginning of the harvest of sugarcane, fires in the fields are inevitable. According to information from the fire brigade, 600-700 fires are expected monthly until December. In December 2010, 1,020 sugarcane field fires were recorded. These included accidents and criminal acts. According to a fireman, “It is difficult to determine if these fires [...]
28 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily