Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Q.R. — A minor playing with matches has been the determined cause of a house fire in Felipe Carrillo Puerto. The young man accidently set fire to his home, leaving a section gutted.
His parents called firefighters shortly before 4:00 p.m. Friday when they realized they were unable to contain flames. Felipe Carrillo Puerto firemen rushed to the scene on 47th Street in the Javier Rojo Gómez neighborhood where they found the modest palapa-roof house partially ablaze.
Neighbors tried to help put out the fire, however, winds were fanning the flames. Emergency services were able to put it out before it completely consumed the home. Civil Protection personnel continue to investigate with the mother’s help, who reported her son was playing with matches when the fire began.