2012 Jersey gas holder fire

In the aftermath of the incident Jersey Gas was fined £65,000 by the island's Royal Court and ordered to pay legal costs of £11,000.

[3] An investigation by the Jersey Fire and Rescue Service conducted shortly after the incident determined the fire started while workers were "repairing a gas leak on the side of the holder", who were using electric tools.

[3][4][5] An area of St Helier was evacuated and cordoned off soon after the fire started.

Many residents who live in houses surrounding the gas holder were not allowed to return to their homes until the following day, and some sought assistance at the parish hall.

Both employees of Jersey Gas performing the repairs suffered minor burns due to the incident.