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Vehicle destroyed by fire @ Belle Vue

The Dodge Nitro vehicle engulfed in flames at Belle Vue this afternoon, November 6, 2016. Photo: VINO
It is not clear what may have been the cause of the vehicle fire. Photo: VINO
It is not clear what may have been the cause of the vehicle fire. Photo: VINO
Firefighters putting out the blaze. Photo: VINO
Firefighters putting out the blaze. Photo: VINO
Firefighters putting out the blaze. Photo: VINO
Firefighters putting out the blaze. Photo: VINO
The burnt out vehicle at Belle Vue. Photo: Team of Reporters
The burnt out vehicle at Belle Vue. Photo: Team of Reporters
Firefighters were unable to save the vehicle from being destroyed. Photo: Team of Reporters
Firefighters were unable to save the vehicle from being destroyed. Photo: Team of Reporters
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI- A vehicle mysteriously caught on fire this afternoon, November 6, 2016 at Belle Vue, Tortola.

According to reports reaching this news site, it was around 3:30 P.M. when the owner of a Dodge Nitro vehicle saw fire coming from under the vehicle's bonnet, forcing him to abandon it.

Shortly afer the man's automobile of 9 years was engulfed in flames.

The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services was called in but was unable to save the vehicle from complete destruction.

According to the owner of the destroyed vehicle, no valuables were inside.

It was noted that the vehicle was recently returned from the mechanic shop.

14 Responses to “Vehicle destroyed by fire @ Belle Vue”

  • Gumption's Tours (06/11/2016, 17:05) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Things happen it's called life. I truly hope everyone is ok. Good job BVIFD and all others who played a role. A community that work together win together.
  • Only in the BVI (06/11/2016, 17:24) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
    how ironic, a wrecker on the scene before the incident
    • @Only in the BVI (06/11/2016, 21:07) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      The wrecker is always there. If you don't know. Mind ur business from talking pi........
    • idle people (06/11/2016, 21:36) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      Persons who usually travel on that road would know that wrecker is usually parked there.
    • Really! (07/11/2016, 01:03) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      That Wrecker parks there!
  • does it belong to a taliban? (06/11/2016, 17:25) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    arson on the rise?
    • Not really (06/11/2016, 20:00) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      nah this wasn't the first nitro to burn in the BVI, but those vehicles look like they have that trend, whenever they get electrical problems.
  • POPE (06/11/2016, 18:46) Like (3) Dislike (10) Reply
    Insurace maybe
  • Lily Ann (07/11/2016, 00:47) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    ain't this the same area where that other vehicle burned ... Early this year or last year I think ???
  • pat (07/11/2016, 11:37) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    let's hope he does not have the green insurance company
  • Boo (07/11/2016, 11:38) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Bush mechanics
  • Disclaimer (08/11/2016, 00:03) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Crappy American vehicles !!


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