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Car destroyed by fiery explosion in Huntum's Ghut

February 5th, 2015 | Tags: Huntums Ghut explosion fire
The car engulfed in flames in Huntum's Ghut today February 5, 2015. Photo: Team of Reporters
Persons on the scene as the firemen work to out the flames. Photo: Team of Reporters
Persons on the scene as the firemen work to out the flames. Photo: Team of Reporters
Firemen on the scene as smoke engulfs. Photo: Team of Reporters
Firemen on the scene as smoke engulfs. Photo: Team of Reporters
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI – A car some minutes ago today February 5, 2015 caught fire and was engulfed in flames which later set off a loud explosion in Huntum’s Ghut, Tortola.

While the fire raged on, there was a huge explosion, emitting a bright orange fireball and sending plumes of thick smoke into the air, according to eyewitnesses.

According to persons close to the scene, the car might have had mechanical issues causing it to become engulfed in flames.

Firemen eventually arrived on the scene and worked to ensure that the engulfed car was completely extinguished.

More details will be forthcoming as they are made available.

7 Responses to “Car destroyed by fiery explosion in Huntum's Ghut”

  • ann (05/02/2015, 18:15) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vino you always on the ground
  • Blessed (05/02/2015, 23:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lol I saw the same thing happen on St.Thomas yesterday afternoon at about 5.55 as I was driving by. Thank god no one got hurt and the fire fighters was on time before it exploded.
  • zac (06/02/2015, 07:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just happy no one died
  • Hmm (06/02/2015, 08:21) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    What brand car? Where it come from?
  • open wide (06/02/2015, 08:30) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    deeds cheap car dem buying on the net with a million issues that is the real story deman
  • tretretrete (06/02/2015, 08:45) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where is the headline blaming the ndp???????
  • K.C (09/02/2015, 20:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    That was wierd and that happened just like that and still that was awesome


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