# Apoera fire department equipment failures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/apoera-fire-department-equipment-failures
> Updated: 2026-10-22T00:06:32.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Apoera fire department in Suriname has faced repeated challenges in responding to fires due to critical equipment failures and a lack of resources.

In early October, a building on Kabalebolaan was completely destroyed after the fire department was unable to intervene. The response was hindered by a defective fire engine and the absence of a water tanker truck. Rayoncommandant Humphrey Veira described a sense of “profound helplessness” as the blaze consumed the property. Authorities noted that requests for a dedicated water tanker for the area had been ongoing.

By late October, the department faced further difficulties while battling a large fire near a fuel storage facility. Personnel were forced to use a police vehicle to transport a pump because of a non-functional fire truck. The pump itself partially failed during the operation. This incident followed a separate fire at a diesel storage site on October 19, where firefighters also required police assistance to move essential equipment.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Apoera fire service struggles to contain blaze near fuel storage

Firefighters in Apoera, Suriname, struggled to contain a fire near fuel storage on Wednesday due to broken equipment and a malfunctioning pump, following a similar incident earlier in the week.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apoera-fire-service-struggles-to-contain-blaze-near-fuel-storage

### 2026-10-09: Apoera building destroyed by fire due to equipment failure

A building in Apoera was destroyed by fire after a defective fire engine and the absence of a water tanker prevented the fire department from responding to the blaze.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apoera-building-destroyed-by-fire-due-to-equipment-failure

---
Cite as: Apoera fire department equipment failures. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/apoera-fire-department-equipment-failures