Colonia, Yap - The Yap State Public Safety Fire Rescue team, consisting of five fire rescuers, responded to a swiftly spreading fire that originated near Colonia Middle School(CMS) and extended to the backroad, then across Dalipebinaw before reaching the area of the dam. The fire began on Monday, April 8th, 2024, and then the flames were put out on Wednesday night, April 10, 2024, although some fire embers from the fire persist within larger tree trunks. Due to the limited reach of the fire hose, the fire rescue team, assisted by one municipality police, employed 40 lb water bags to douse the remaining active fires at far distances. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, more details to follow.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and prioritize fire safety precautions. It’s important to promptly report any signs of unattended fires and to handle flammable materials with caution to minimize the potential for additional wildfires.
(For further details, please contact Public Safety at (691)350-2132 or DYCA at (691)350-2168. Thank you.)
