There was a residential fire in Belize City this afternoon. At around 1:40, a small fire started at a downstairs residence on Kelly Street. No one was harmed, and thanks to the quick response of the fire department, the blaze was contained to a section of the wooden structure - which is squat in the middle of a congested nieghborhood.
The investigation is still in the early stages but Fire Chief Ted Smith told us that the fire could have been a massive blaze but thanks to the quick response of the fire department and the residents it was contained quickly.
Ted Smith, Belize National Fire Service Fire Chief
"The fire department immediately went into action containing the fire to the ground floor of that particular area we found on fire and extinguished said fire."
"In particular what is important to note is the age of this structure. How old it is and the little fire damage that has occurred. This, in particular, is a result of the timely informing of the fire department of the situation."
"If you notice it is a business and residential area. It is from the residential area at the back of structure that the fire originated from."
"Initial investigation at this time we have no such information whether anyone has been injured."
The fire department continues to investigate the cause.
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