Local NewsNews Health authorities issue advisory by Barbados Today 18/06/2019 written by Barbados Today Updated by Sandy Deane 18/06/2019 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 239 Members of the public are advised that the emergency services are currently dealing with a fire at the SBRC Transfer Centre at Vaucluse, St Thomas. Communities in the areas of Mangrove Pond, Christie Village, Holder’s Hill, Payne’s Bay, Sandy Lane and surrounding areas on the west coast may be affected by heavy smoke. The Ministry of Health and Wellness is advising persons with asthma or other pre-existing respiratory conditions to leave these areas until conditions improve. Persons who are feeling unwell due to the fire are advised to seek immediate medical attention. The emergency responders are taking all necessary steps to control the fire at the SBRC Transfer Centre and mitigate its impact. (Ministry of Health and Wellness) Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Dancehall powerhouses rock the National Botanical Gardens 27/04/2025 St Michael woman celebrates 101st birthday 27/04/2025 Cave Hill-China university launch research centre, receives funding pledge 27/04/2025
