GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Fire Department which falls under the Ministry of General Affairs, is currently monitoring a hillside fire between Madame Estate (above Arch road)-Middle Region and Sucker Garden.
Residents of the Madame Estate area, along Illidge road and Zagersgut road are being advised to close windows and doors due to smoke being blown in the direction of homes.
The Fire Department has various fire trucks and water tankers placed in certain areas on standby and will continue to closely monitor the progress of the fire during the course of the night.
The Fire Department dispatch received the call about the fire at 7.50pm.
