Fire Alarm Triggered Twice at APUA Business Center

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Fire Alarm Triggered Twice at APUA Business Center

By Cory Wayland

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At approximately 11:45 a.m. today, Wednesday 7 May 2025, the fire alarm at the APUA Business Centre was triggered. Evacuation protocols were immediately activated, and staff safely exited the building and assembled in the vacant lot at the top of High Street.

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The St. John’s Fire Brigade responded promptly. Following a full safety inspection and routine checks of the premises, staff and customers were advised that it was safe to return to their respective areas.

APUA is grateful that the alarm was not caused by an actual emergency and that all staff were safely accounted for. We extend our sincere thanks to the on-site security officers and the St. John’s Fire Brigade for their swift and professional response.

This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2025/05/07/fire-alarm-triggered-twice-at-apua-business-center. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Cory Wayland

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Cory Wayland is the Social Media Co-ordinator at Antigua.News, where he manages digital content strategy, audience engagement, and real-time news publications across social platforms. With a keen eye for trending topics and a commitment to factual storytelling, Cory plays a key role in shaping the online voice of Antigua.News.

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Comments (8)

  • TZen May 7, 2025, 1:28 PM

    Somebody wanna go home. This weather too good to pass up.
    Reply
    • Anonymous May 7, 2025, 3:42 PM

      It could be a test and a fail to tell the public
      Reply
    • Unruly One May 8, 2025, 12:50 AM

      Lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Good one lol. I dont wrong them 😂
      Reply
  • Antigua Surf May 7, 2025, 1:47 PM

    Staffs wanted to be at home. Can’t you see we are already tired of this long week
    Reply
    • Stone May 7, 2025, 4:31 PM

      Anything for an extra day off
      Reply
  • Rhea May 7, 2025, 1:48 PM

    Haha. Looks like somebody feels the same way i feel
    Reply
    • Junior May 7, 2025, 3:23 PM

      Smh
      Reply
  • Juju Bee May 7, 2025, 9:01 PM

    There I was thinking this was a safety drill. Ok then
    Reply

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