Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Firefighters Fight Wildfire

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Story by Chief Petty Officer Monique Meeks

Date: 02.22.2018
Posted: 02.22.2018 18:14
News ID: 266892
NSGB Wildfire

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay firefighters are working to contain a fire that began on the Cuban side of the fenceline yesterday morning at approximately 8 a.m., Feb. 21. The fire had been contained yesterday, but resparked due to wind conditions over the base. Emergency personnel are on scene and working to contain the fire. Six neighborhoods have been placed under mandatory evacuation. There is no damage to property or infrastructure and no injuries or deaths at this time.