Planck Vision Systems: Major Fire at Azan Supercentre Warehouse in Kingston, Estimated Loss of $3 Million

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NEWS

On the afternoon of Monday, November 18, 2024, a major fire broke out at the Azan Supercentre warehouse located off Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, Jamaica. The fire quickly spread, engulfing the warehouse in flames and causing significant damage. Firefighters were swiftly dispatched to the scene, where they worked tirelessly to contain the blaze.

The fire is still under investigation, and while the exact cause has not yet been confirmed, it is believed that the fire began in the warehouse itself and spread rapidly due to the building’s contents. The financial loss is expected to be around $3 million, covering both the damage to the building and the goods stored within it.

At the time of the incident, emergency response teams were working to ensure the fire did not spread to nearby structures. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and efforts are ongoing to fully extinguish the flames. Due to the severity of the fire, the scene remains under heavy investigation, with authorities working to determine what sparked the blaze.

For early fire detection, Planck Vision TNC thermal imaging cameras are far superior to traditional systems, which often only alert to fire after smoke or flames have already become visible. TNC cameras can detect abnormal heat conditions long before visible flames appear, allowing for faster intervention and reducing the likelihood of such devastating losses.

These advanced cameras provide a critical advantage in preventing catastrophic damage, such as that experienced at the Azan Supercentre warehouse.

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