Fire breaks out at Garnett St. home due to defective gas regulator

A fire broke out Thursday at a residential property located at Lot 162 Garnette Street, Kitty, Georgetown, following a gas leak caused by a defective regulator.

The fire was reported at 11:40hrs, prompting an immediate response from the fire department.

Section Leader Liverpool, along with Hackshaw, Leading Fireman Legal, and a team of nine firefighters, arrived on the scene.

They were equipped with two fire appliances – Water Tender #118 and Water Carrier #23 – to combat the blaze.

According to initial investigations, the fire was caused by a malfunctioning gas regulator head.

The defect led to gas vapor escaping from the cylinder, which then came into contact with a naked flame from the gas stove. This ignited the gas vapor, sparking a fire that spread to nearby combustible materials.

Fortunately, damage was minimal. Only two wooden cupboards and one glass case were slightly affected by the flames. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire using a hose reel from Water Tender #118 and a jet from the tank supply of Water Carrier #23.

The property, owned by Camille Daly, was successfully safeguarded from further destruction. No injuries have been reported.

Fire officials continue to stress the importance of regularly checking gas appliances to prevent similar incidents.