Alderney Fire Brigade

27/07/2026

Increased Fire Risk – Please Take Extra Care

The States of Alderney is asking all residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution due to the current dry conditions across the island.

With prolonged dry weather, vegetation is highly susceptible to fire. Even a small spark can quickly develop into a serious incident, particularly where there is a light breeze that can spread flames rapidly.

Across the UK, France and Spain, significant wildfires have highlighted how quickly fires can escalate and the devastating impact they can have on communities and the environment.

The States of Alderney strongly advises against lighting any unnecessary open fires and live fire barbecues. Anyone choosing to use a barbecue should do so with the utmost care, ensuring it is attended at all times, positioned well away from dry grass, hedges and other combustible materials, and fully extinguished after use and disposed of safely.

Everyone is also asked to help reduce the risk of accidental fires by:

👉 Avoiding the lighting of open fires.
👉 Taking extra care when using barbecues and outdoor cooking equipment.
👉 Never discarding ci******es or matches on the ground.
👉 Removing bottles, broken glass and other litter from open spaces, as glass can contribute to fire risk in dry conditions.

As a small island, Alderney has limited emergency resources. A significant fire could place considerable pressure on our emergency services and pose a serious risk to people, property, wildlife and the island's natural environment.

The States of Alderney thanks everyone for their cooperation and asks the community to remain vigilant during this period of heightened fire risk. By taking simple precautions, we can all help protect our island and reduce the likelihood of a potentially devastating fire.

ENDS

23/07/2026

🎆 PUBLIC NOTICE - PRIVATE FIREWORKS DISPLAY 🎆

A private Fireworks Display will be held across Les Quatre Vent between 9:30pm - 10:00pm on 30th July 2026.

This notice is intended for your convenience and information only, and to provide sufficient warning to allow you to keep your pets indoors during the display and to advise you of probable noise.

Office of the Chief Executive
23rd July 2026

22/06/2026

And let’s not forget about our four legged friends! 

With the arrival of hot weather please remember to keep your pets cool!
🌞 Walk dogs before it gets hot out - if you cannot comfortably hold the back of your hand to the pavement or sand, then it is too warm for your pets feet.
🌞 Take fresh water on dog walks to keep them cool
🌞 Use shady areas not full sun where possible, and do not enclose pets in cars, even with the windows down
🌞 Heatstroke happens more quickly to pets who are: puppies sore elderly, have other health issues such as heart disease, are overweight, have exercised lots, cannot escape the sun or have brachcephalic faces
🌞 If you suspect heatstroke get the animal thoroughly wet using hose pipe or cool water bath before calling the clinic, quick intervention saves lives.

22/06/2026

Please stay safe in the forecasted high temperatures over the next couple of days.

09/01/2026

🚒 VEHICLE FOR SALE – SEALED TENDER 🚒

The States of Alderney Fire Brigade has a surplus vehicle available for sale:

🚛 Ford Iveco / Carmichael Fire Engine
• Tanker / Lorry
• 1998
• Diesel
• Approx. 24,100 miles

📞 Viewings & enquiries:
Please contact the States of Alderney Fire Brigade on 07781 104756.

📩 How to submit an offer:
Offers must be made in writing and submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to:
Acting Head of Finance
PO Box 1001
Alderney, GY9 3AA

Please clearly mark the envelope:
“Tender” – followed by details of the vehicle

⏰ CLOSING DATE: NOON, 30th January 2026

09/01/2026

Amazing work by our Public Works team!

09/01/2026

Storm Goretti – Current Road Closures
Issued: 06:30

The following roads are currently closed due to storm-related debris and fallen trees:

• Braye Street – Closed to clear debris and assess nearby buildings.

• Braye Road (from Newtown to the Catholic Church) – Closed to remove two fallen trees and debris.

• Longis Road (opposite the Puffin) – Closed to clear a fallen tree and debris.

• Upper Le Petit Val (opposite Clos Casquets) – Closed to clear a fallen tree and debris.

• Upper La Vallée (opposite the Old Bakery) – Closed to clear a fallen tree and debris.

Our teams are out there clearing up and we will update as further information becomes available and roads are reopened.

⚠️ Please note: Winds remain strong and there may be loose material that could cause injury or damage - please take extra care when travelling.

08/01/2026

We have recieved multiple reports of trees that have fallen and blocked roads.

At the moment, trees are blocking roads at Rue De Boumont/Newtown, Rue De Saline, Longis road (near the puffin), Lower Braye road just below Newtown and another down from the Catholic Church in Braye road.

There have also been reports of commercial property at La Corvee that has lost its roof. There is lots of debris on the roads.

Again we would like to ask people to please remain indoors and only travel if necessary.

States of Alderney and Guernsey teams have been meeting online to formulate plans to get these road open as soon as it is safe to do so.

08/01/2026

Storm Goretti is due to hit imminently (next 0-6 hours) with gust of up 85kts.

Please do not make unnecessary journeys outside after 1800.

To keep up to date, please visit https://gov.gg/stormgoretti

Stay safe! 🚒

07/01/2026

Tomorrow evening Storm Goretti is expected to hit the Bailiwick, with the potential of extremely high winds, with gusts up to Force 12, and heavy rainfall.

Officers from across the public sector met today to put plans in place, and while we are awaiting a final forecast which will be issued tomorrow morning, current projections are that the island could experience serious storm weather through Thursday evening and into Friday.

On that basis, we are asking islanders to stay at home tomorrow evening and overnight for their safety.

Winds are projected to peak at 2100 tomorrow (Thursday) and continue into the early hours of Friday. Wind speeds are not expected to significantly pick up until around 1800.

We’d also ask people to secure their properties; check their gardens for anything that needs to be secured to reduce the risk of flying debris.

The Alderney Harbour Authority have advised that in order to reduce the risk of exposure to the severe wind and tidal conditions, public access will be restricted to the Harbour Facility from 1600 tomorrow afternoon (8 January):

• The Commercial Quay gates will be locked
• Vehicular access to the Admiralty Breakwater will be controlled by barriers placed on the western end of the Glacis road
• Access to the inner harbour will be controlled by barriers at all entrances and exits

The States of Alderney would encourage boat owners to check that their vessels are secure in advance of the forecasted storm force winds and for all residents to avoid coastal areas until the storm has subsided.