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Bimini Fire Exposes Emergency Gaps | Bahamas News
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A devastating fire in Bimini destroyed four homes and left families homeless, forcing neighbors to form a human chain with ocean water to fight the blaze—because the island’s only fire truck was 30 miles away. While Prime Minister Philip Davis pledged government support, locals like Andrew Rolle say it’s a wake-up call for long-standing emergency service gaps. MP Randy Rolle praised the community’s heroic response, including Resorts World and emergency crews, while confirming two victims were flown to Nassau due to smoke inhalation. This crisis underscores how critical basic infrastructure is—and how communities can rise together, even as they demand urgent upgrades.
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