The residents are safe but their home is destroyed after a fire Thursday evening in Estate Mariendahl on St. Thomas, the V.I. Fire and Emergency Medical Services reported Friday.
According to the report, VIFEMS responded to the fire around 5:04 p.m. Thursday after receiving several emergency calls that a residence was fully engulfed in flames. “Initial information suggested that occupants might still be inside; however, upon arrival, firefighters confirmed that all residents had safely exited the home,” it said.
Crews from Lima Company, with additional support from Echo, Hotel and Tango companies, worked together to suppress and fully extinguish the blaze. The home sustained extensive damage and has been deemed uninhabitable, the release stated. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
“The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services commends the swift and professional efforts of the firefighters involved and remains committed to protecting the safety and well-being of the community through timely and effective emergency response,” the release stated.
