Accidents & Disasters
Dry Heat Warning Issued Following Secret Beach Brush Fire
San Pedro Fire Department Chief Kenneth Mortis issued a verbal fire advisory on May 5th, warning that ongoing dry and hot conditions could lead to an increase in brush fires across Ambergris Caye, particularly in northern areas such as Secret Beach. The advisory followed a brush fire reported on May 3rd, where firefighters, assisted by water trucks, successfully contained an open-area blaze. No structures were damaged in the incident.
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San Pedro Community Rallies to Support Families Displaced by Fire
A devastating fire last week left 19 family members from San Pedro’s Eiley Subdivision homeless, prompting an outpouring of support from the island community. On April 28th, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) led a coordinated response, distributing essential humanitarian supplies to the displaced families, who are currently staying with relatives and friends across the island.
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Caye Caulker Crocodile Incident Prompts Safety Reminder
A Caye Caulker resident, American national Nicole Robinson, was transported to Belize Specialists Hospital after being bitten by a crocodile in the early hours of April 27th. The incident occurred around 3:30AM at a popular swimming area near the Split. Despite the encounter, environmental experts advise the public not to view crocodiles as a general threat.
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19 left homeless after house fire in Eiley Subdivision
A fast-spreading house fire in San Pedro Town’s Eiley Subdivision left 19 family members homeless on Tuesday, April 21st. The incident occurred around 7:35PM on Marina Drive and involved a plycem and wooden structure measuring approximately 57 by 33 feet. By 7:47PM, when police arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames.
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Unattended Fire Hearth Sparks Structure Fire South of San Pedro
On Friday, January 30, 2026, at approximately 7:30PM, the San Pedro Fire Department responded to a report of a structural fire made by the San Pedro Police Department. The incident occurred about five miles south of San Pedro, near the Marco Gonzalez Archaeological Reserve.
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No Injuries Reported After Passenger Boat Runs Aground in Mangrove Channel
The Belize Port Authority (BPA) has launched an investigation into a maritime incident involving a passenger vessel operated by San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi. The incident occurred on Sunday, February 1st, when the vessel, en route to Belize City, ran aground in a mangrove area while attempting to navigate a channel. Another vessel was dispatched to assist, and no passenger injuries were reported.
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Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash Involving Roadway Obstruction
Police are continuing their investigation into a fatal traffic accident in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, involving a motorcycle on Monday, January 19th. The rider was traveling toward the DFC Subdivision when he reportedly collided with a mound of sand and gravel left on the roadway.
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San Marcos Area Family Suffers Heavy Losses in House Fire
At approximately 9:25PM on Saturday, January 10th, the San Pedro Fire Department responded to a house fire in the San Marcos area of San Pedro. The blaze involved a two-storey cement structure with an extended wooden deck and patio. Firefighters extinguished the flames, limiting damage primarily to the upper level of the building, which housed two bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms.
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Police Investigate Burglary and Arson at Newly Opened Island Supermarket
Police and the San Pedro Fire Service are continuing investigations into a burglary and arson incident at a newly opened supermarket north of San Pedro Town that occurred just before dawn on December 14th. The establishment, Island Supermarket, located in the Tres Cocos Area, was targeted by two male individuals. Police reported that at approximately 3:40AM, the suspects, dressed in camouflage hooded jackets and wearing face masks, gained entry into the building after damaging and cutting the entrance shutter using a crowbar and a steel cutter.
Accidents & Disasters
Passengers and Staff Sustain Minor Injuries After Water Taxi Runs Aground in Mangrove Channel
The Belize Port Authority (BPA) responded to a marine emergency on December 13th after a passenger vessel operated by Caribbean Sprinter ran aground in a mangrove area shortly after leaving Belize City. The water taxi was on its regular route between Caye Caulker and San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye when the incident happened. BPA personnel, including a coxswain and crew, helped in responding to the situation. Authorities confirmed that while the captain and three passengers had minor injuries, no serious injuries were reported. All remaining passengers were safely transferred to another vessel and taken to their respective destinations.
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Fire in the San Pablo Subdivision destroys household items
A fire reported on Sunday, November 30th, at an apartment in the San Pablo area south of San Pedro Town left a couple without several essential belongings, including fans and their bed. The Fire Service reported no injuries, and electrical issues were the cause of the fire. According to reports, passersby noticed flames near the bedroom window around 7PM. A bucket brigade was quickly organized as nearby residents rushed to help. By the time firefighters and police arrived, the residents had already extinguished the fire, acting swiftly to contain it.