A burnt section of the pineapple farm.
September 11, 2015
Bush fires rage in St Mary
As the drought continues to affect the North Eastern parish of St Mary, bush fires raged across sections of the parish yesterday.
The Jamaica Observer news team witnessed fires at Martin and Albany in Central St Mary, as well as at Agualta Vale in the South Eastern section.
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This fire brigade from the Port Maria station ran out ofwater while trying to put out the blaze at Martin.
This front end loader was used to keep the blaze on the pineapple farm under control.
Police Corporal Dale Bennett assists in putting out a blaze ona pineapple farm operated by Jamaica Producers Ltd atAgualta Vale. (PHOTOS: NAPHTALI JUNIOR)
Bamboo trees ablaze close to the Anglican church at Martin.
