Falklands : House Destroyed in Hill Cove Fire
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 18.01.2006 (Article Archived on 01.02.2006)

Val and Gen Harvey have lost their house and contents but they are safe.

HOUSE DESTROYED IN HILL COVE FIRE

By J. Brock (FINN)

A house fire, possibly caused as a result of lightening strikes the previous day has destroyed the home of Val and Gen Harvey.  Sgt. Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police said that a 999 call from Hill cove was received at 1411hrs on Monday, 16 January 2006 but due to adverse weather conditions a fire and rescue team were unable to make the flight to the settlement.  Thanks to the efforts of the Military, who tasked a helicopter and fire crew from MPA and Bob Hancox, who brought up a pump from the camp ofthe West Road Gang a volunteer fire fighting force was organised.  Unfortunately, the efforts of all concerned were not successful and the house burnt to the ground.

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