Accidents & Disasters
Health Inspector advises islanders on hurricane preparedness
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season progresses, public health officials are encouraging island residents to take the necessary steps to prepare for potential storms. Grade 1 Public Health Officer at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, Zane Bradley, shared several recommendations on June 12, emphasizing the importance of food safety, adequate supplies, proper waste management, and emergency planning before a hurricane strikes.
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Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Accident in San Pedro
A motorcycle accident shortly after 10:30PM on Thursday, June 11th, left one man dead and another injured in downtown San Pedro. Police identified the deceased as 33-year-old Gilberto Ismael Noble, who suffered severe head injuries. The second individual, 23-year-old Vincent Donaji Canul, sustained a fracture to his right foot. According to a police report, Canul was driving the motorcycle when it collided with a golf cart, causing both riders to fall. Police have since issued Notices of Intended Prosecution to both Canul and the driver of the golf cart as investigations continue.
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NEMO Urges Early Hurricane Preparedness as Season Nears
With the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season set to begin on June 1st, government officials and emergency personnel are intensifying preparedness efforts across Belize while urging the public to work together and make early preparations. On May 11th, Hon. Henry Charles Usher, Minister of Public Service and Disaster Risk Management, met with National Emergency Coordinator Daniel Mendez and NEMO technical staff in Belmopan to review the country’s hurricane readiness plans and reinforce the importance of national unity and public awareness ahead of the season.
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Authorities Stress That Burning Garbage is Illegal
San Pedro authorities issued a stern warning against the burning of garbage and other materials in open areas, prohibiting the practice amid the extreme dry conditions currently affecting Belize. The alert, shared on May 12th, emphasized that such fires pose serious threats to homes, public health, and emergency response resources across the island community. Officials also stressed that the practice constitutes illegal garbage disposal.
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Suspected Electrical Fire Destroys Upper Flat in San Pedro
A fire south of downtown San Pedro that destroyed the upper floor of a wooden house is believed to have been caused by an electrical problem. The San Pedro Fire Department, with assistance from the San Pedro Police Department, responded to the blaze on May 9th and, with the help of volunteers, extinguished the fire before it could spread to nearby buildings. However, the upper section of the house sustained significant damage. No one was inside the house at the time of the fire.
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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.