Washing machine ignites house fire in Burrell Boom

Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017. 8:49 am CST.

By BBN Staff: Yesterday morning around 12:55, police responded to a house fire report in Burrell Boom Village, Belize District.

Police saw a two story house with the wooden section engulfed in flames.

Nathalie Hyde, 54, reported that about 12:50 am, she and her son, Jairo Perdirio Jr., were sleeping upstairs when she was awakened by the strong smell of smoke. She then noticed her washing machine was on fire.

Her neighbors then rushed to her house to assist in extinguishing the fire.

The cost of the damages is not yet ascertained.

Police investigation continues.

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