Normal operations to resume Tuesday at JIS following small electrical fire
Published:Monday | August 4, 2025 | 8:24 PM
The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) says a small electrical fire occurred at its annex building about 11:00 a.m. Monday resulting in a brief disruption of operations.
The fire started close to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) metre on the exterior of the building.
It says emergency operations were activated, staff were safely evacuated, and the fire was quickly contained.
It further informs that firefighters and police responded to the incident, and a full assessment was carried out by the JPS.
No injuries have been reported from the incident, the JIS says. However, it says the damaged electrical panel box will have to be repaired.
The Agency says its operations will return to normal on August 5.
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