Separate Fires Break Out in San Pedro Town and Orange Walk

A fire in San Mateo, San Pedro Town, destroyed a wooden structure late Friday night. The blaze broke out around 11:00 p.m. and was extinguished shortly after. Footage of the scene shows concerned islanders gathering as emergency teams worked to control the fire. The videos showed large flames engulfing the structure, which was next to the multi-story building, Hero Grocer. The extent of the damage remains unclear.

In a separate incident, another fire broke out in Orange Walk Town on San Francisco Street. Two firefighting trucks responded swiftly and attempted to control large flames coming from a wooden structure with zinc sheets. Initial investigations suggest the fire started in a kitchen at the back of the house. Police were also on the scene.

The cause of fire for both incidents are still under investigation.