Arson ruled out in Computer World fire

Investigations into the March 6 fire that destroyed the Computer World building in Bois D’Orange have concluded, with fire officials ruling out arson as the cause.

Assistant Divisional Officer in the Fire Prevention Unit, Owen Cazaubon, told St Lucia Times that the extensive investigation found no evidence that the fire had been deliberately set. Arson refers to the intentional or criminal act of setting fire to a building, property, or other structure.

According to Cazaubon, investigators examined eyewitness accounts, analysed the fire’s patterns and behaviour, and consulted the Chief Electrical Engineer in the Ministry of Infrastructure as part of the probe.

“I can clearly state, unless we have further information, it was not a case of incendiary means. It was not a case of arson,” Cazaubon said.

The blaze had posed significant challenges for firefighters. At the time, fire officials described the incident as a complicated operation due to restricted access to parts of the building and the presence of hazardous materials.

Among the items inside the building were energy storage equipment and lithium-ion batteries, which are known to be difficult to extinguish once they catch fire and can reignite even after the flames appear to be under control.

The article Arson ruled out in Computer World fire is from St. Lucia Times.