12 Families Homeless After Suspected Arson on La Isla Bonita

A fire early Sunday morning on Sea Star Street, San Pedro Town, destroyed two apartment buildings and a garage and left 12 families homeless.

The fire broke out at around 1:30 a.m. and quickly engulfed the buildings. Police reportedly rushed into the burning building to rescue four sleeping children while firefighters battled the flames.

No injuries were reported.

According to resident Fermin Witzil, 40, he heard the loud hissing of gas coming from his downstairs room before an explosion occurred. He reported discovering multiple gas tanks with open valves.

Witzil alleged that Angela Tun, a Belizean-Mexican national, had been living in his room for four days and had previously threatened harm. Tun is now a person of interest in the investigation.

The fire also damaged an SUV and motorcycle parked near the buildings.

Authorities have yet to determine the exact cause of the fire.