Emergency Responders Conduct Fire Drill in St. Thomas, Issue Disregard Alert

March 10, 2026 | Magens Bay, VI

Emergency responders in St. Thomas carried out a routine fire test drill early on March 10, leading to a wireless news alert issued by the 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch team, a division of Belsito Communications Inc. The alert originated from Magens Bay and was labeled "*FIRE TEST* 01," with a clear instruction to "PLEASE DISREGARD." This confirmed it was merely part of planned testing procedures, not an actual emergency.

Please Disregard.

Authorities reported no incidents or injuries, and the drill was completed successfully without any disruption to the local community.

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