Fire at Jamaica National ATM in St Thomas

Jolyn Bryan, Gleaner Writer

A fire at an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at the Jamaica National Building Society in Morant Bay, St Thomas disrupted business shortly after 12:30 this afternoon.

Customers and staff quickly evacuated the building society when thick black smoke was seen coming from the roof of the adjoining ATM.

It is reported that a maintenance team was carrying out repairs on the ATM using a torch and flammable liquid.

The maintenance personnel were able to get the fire under control with the use of a fire extinguisher and the Fire Brigade called to put it.

Their quick response restricted to the damage to the ATM.


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