Fire Destroys Home in Punta Gorda Town
A house was destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon. The fire broke out at around two o’clock at a house located on the Cerro Road in Punta Gorda and owned by Angel Meras. The wooden structure was completely engulfed and destroyed in a matter of minutes. While two persons were inside the house at the time, no one was injured. Investigators are working to establish a cause.
ACP Joseph Myvett, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch
“Upon arrival, they saw a wooden building completely engulfed in flames. What we know so far is that a sixteen-year-old minor, who is the daughter of the complainant, was along with her boyfriend inside the home when they observed one of the rooms within the home engulfed in flames. As a result they were able to evacuate the building where they called for the police and fire department.”
The affected family needs assistance to rebuild; they can be reached at 665-1867.