Fire At La Tourelle

Thursday, 1 September 2022 06:52

Firefighters have tackled a blaze on the headland near La Tourelle in Trinity.

Four engines and two water carriers were deployed to Jersey's north coast just before 9pm on Wednesday (31 August).

The Fire Service says the fire was a 'significant size and in a remote location'.

White Watch responded, along with members of the Western On Call team, and the fire was surrounded and dealt with.

During the incident, 999 calls were also received to report the smell of burning in St Helier, La Pulente, La Haule and Clos Des Sables.

They were dealt with by the Western and Town On Call teams.

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