PHILIPSBURG:--- A large fire ravaged at least two homes and a shack in Cape Bay Saturday night and a Taxi. SMN News learned that the Taxi 97 belongs to a woman of Haitian descent. Her vehicle it is understood is completely destroyed
According to fire officer, Nico Van Zand at least said a building that has several apartments and a shack behind that building were completely destroyed. Van Zand said that they police and firemen were unable to locate all the occupants of the apartments. He also confirmed that there was a vehicle with "T" license plate that was also destroyed. He said that he could not say exactly how many families were left homeless but based on unconfirmed reports he understood it is about 8 to 10 people all of whom were referred to the Red Cross. Van Zand said some 12 fire officer is on the scene trying to save the surrounding homes. Van Zand said that the police are busy assisting them with keeping the people in the surrounding area away since they are all concerned about losing their belongings.
In the meantime, Police Spokesman Ricardo Henson said that the fire started just before 9 pm and that police closed off the roads in order to control the traffic and crowd.
Fire destroys home completely
Several police patrols and Fire Department were sent to Elder Drive 7-B in Cape Bay on Saturday, May 27th at approximately 08.45 p.m. in connection with a home that was on fire. On the scene, it was clear to see that the fire was quite large and it had spread throughout the entire structure. This building was divided into three parts and was occupied by a couple and two other persons. This large fire caught a lot of public attention. The fire department brought the blaze under control shortly after Nevertheless the building was totally destroyed by the fire. The fire also caused minor structural damage to the building next door and two vehicles that were parked. One of these vehicles was TAXI-97 which was completely destroyed. Luckily there were no injuries. What was the cause of the fire is unknown.
KPSM Press Release
