A pickup burst into flames at Shell One-Stop gas station in Belize City this evening, but, luckily, no one was hurt. It happened shorty after 5pm today and caused quite a scar because of the combustible situation at a gas station. But, a quick response and an available water hose got it under control fairly quickly. A fire engine from the Queen Square station also responded.
According to reports, the fire started under the hood. A woman and child were in the passenger seat when smoke started to come out of the hood. The driver was nearby and they all escaped. But the vehicle remained there - with flames shooting from under the hood, right next to the gas pump.
Again, it was hosed down before it could combust and no one was hurt. We'll have more on this tomorrow.
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