No individuals have sustained injuries as a consequence of a fire incident involving four vehicles at the JFK Staff Carpark, situated on the southern side of The University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus today around 11:24 a.m.
The Fire Service was called by the UWI Estate Police, the Campus Incident Management Team and the Emergency Volunteer team, who arrived and contained the blaze.
University personnel will continue to support the authorities and a full investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Vehicle owners impacted by this incident have been contacted directly by the Emergency Response Team to address any concerns and provide support.
Additionally, counselling services will be made available.
As of now, the priority shifts towards the assessment, cleaning, and necessary repairs required to restore the carpark to full functionality, ensuring its availability to the campus community.