Kingston, Jamaica – Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) advises that a section of its Small Industries’ Complex (SIC) located at 225½ Marcus Garvey Drive caught fire today, Tuesday December 5, 2023. The fire, first observed an individual employed to FCJ, appeared to be within a single leased unit in close proximity to the entrance gate. Emergency services were contacted and the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), responded promptly and was able to contain the blaze.
Based on preliminary information gathered by FCJ personnel on location, the fire was largely confined within the single unit. Minor damage to an adjoining unit occurred during fire extinguishing actions undertaken by JFB officers. The source of the fire is still being investigated; an estimate of the damages has not yet been ascertained and a full assessment will be carried out. The JFB conducted cooling-down operations.
The Corporation is grateful that no lives were lost as a result of this incident and like all FCJ facilities islandwide the building is insured.
