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NEWS 5 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 19 JULY 2023 VACANCY THE WRAP COMPANY LTD has a vacancy for Labourer in wrap manufacturing. Applicants must have minimum of three years' experience, fluently speaking English and Turkish. Hourly rate from Eur4.85. Interested Applicants may send email to secretary@a-plusplus.eu. NICOLE MEILAK A fire broke out near the Marsa racecourse on Tuesday, resulting in thick black plumes of smoke that were spotted a long distance away. The flames started from a grassfire in the area, but eventually led to burning tyres and large PVC pipes. Members of the Civil Protection Depart- ment were immediately on site to contain the fire. Tony Pisani, Chief Assistant Rescue Of- ficer, told journalists on site that the first reports of the fire came in at 11:30am. A small rescue unit was sent to the site, but it quickly became apparent that more units would be needed. Given the intensity of the fire, officials had to combat the flames from a distance. Vehicles from Ħal Far, Xemxija and Deli- mara were called to the scene to help put the fire out. The fire was controlled within an hour, with 20 people on site battling the flames. Police and Transport Malta officials were also on site. An ambulance was also on site to support the firefighters. Pisani appealed to farmers not to start grass fires in the hot summer months. "This is not the time to burn grass. Wait a little and burn it in winter, maybe in Octo- ber and November." He said CPD resources were being used on small fires, which makes it harder to combat these larger fires. Massive fire at Marsa sports grounds CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The U-turn after the magistrate investi- gating the Sofia death extended the inquiry by another 60 days, a move that angered the Prime Minister, who has been pressur- ing the magistrate to conclude her job. The public inquiry board will be led by Ombudsman Joseph Zammit McKeon, who will be supported by Auditor General Charles Deguara and court expert Mario Cassar. The family released a statement express- ing their approval of the prime minister's decision to initiate a public inquiry into their son's death, referring to it as a "posi- tive step towards achieving justice." However, they also highlighted that this move came after enduring several months of their pleas being rejected and a parlia- mentary motion being defeated. The family said it maintains its trust in Magistrate Marse-Ann Farrugia and the appointed experts in handling the case, emphasizing their belief in the independ- ence and impartiality of the judiciary. They expressed a desire for the courts to operate without undue pressure, allowing for a thorough investigation into the crim- inal responsibility for Jean Paul's death and holding those responsible accounta- ble for their actions. While they await the legal process to un- fold, the family stresses the importance of identifying systematic and administrative failures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. To achieve this, they believe a fully independent and impartial public inquiry is necessary, gaining the trust of all parties involved, as well as the public. Regarding the nominations for the board of inquiry, the family said it does not doubt the integrity of the individuals nominated but urges the government to ensure their current positions are compatible with their involvement in the inquiry. They expressed their hope at terms which will empower the board members to investigate thoroughly the process lead- ing to Jean Paul's tragic death and make recommendations to prevent further casualties in construction sites. Site victim's family awaits draft of public inquiry's terms Photos: JAMES BIANCHI / MEDIATODAY