The Fire Department says there was nothing it could do to stop a fire that tore through a wooden bungalow in Orange Walk on Monday morning at 2:30.
69 year old Brijida and 76 year old Leandro Nah woke to find their house engulfed in flame.
They escaped, but only with the clothes on their back. Today, Orin Smith of the Fire Department, told us what caused the fire:...
Orin Smith, Station Officer, National Fire Service
"Upon arrival on scene found was a bungalow wooden structure with zinc roof measuring approximately 40 by 50 feet fully engulfed in flames. As a result of that fire, that structure was lost. Investigation revealed that the fire originated in the kitchen of the structure and the cause of the fire was determined to be a faulty water heater. It was fortunate for them that one of the tenants was up first and recognized the fire and alerted the others. The house had two exits so they got out quite safely."
Reporter
"Were there any hydrants available? What was the water supply situation? I mean it has to pain you as a senior fire fighter. The truck is there but there is nothing they can do because there is no water."
Orin Smith
"There are hydrants, but not in the immediate area where the fire originated. Unfortunately, it's not really practical that we put hydrants every 2 lamp post length down these roads."
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