Fire Tears Through Business Establishments in San Pedro

Residents of San Pedro Town came together on Tuesday night as a fire tore through several businesses on Barrier Reef Drive, directly in front of Central Park.

The blaze destroyed and damaged multiple establishments, including Brunolitos and Breeze Bike Rentals. Video footage of the fire showed firefighters joining efforts with dozens of residents, who formed a bucket brigade using seawater to help bring the flames under control.

Abner Bacab, from Island Emergency Services, who assisted at the scene, described the night as a “very sad” one for San Pedro. “Thankfully the fire was contained with no loss of life,” he stated on social media, “but there was great loss of material things that affected many businesses.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and officials have confirmed that no injuries were reported.

Residents are now calling for greater support and resources for the island’s fire services.