A devastating house fire has left ten family members homeless in Guinea Grass Village after flames engulfed their residence in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred approximately at 6:00 AM when twenty-five-year-old Jose Mejia awoke to the smell of smoke and discovered rapidly spreading flames originating from an unoccupied bedroom belonging to his sister-in-law.
Mejia immediately sprang into action, evacuating all children and family members from the burning structure. Despite the rapid progression of the fire, all occupants managed to escape with only minor injuries, including Mejia who sustained a slight burn to his foot while ensuring the safety of his youngest child.
According to Mejia’s account, the blaze appears to have originated from an electrical outlet located on a two-by-four post in the room where the fire began. The family attempted to salvage some belongings but were unsuccessful as the flames consumed everything in their path.
Fire response personnel arrived on scene after the structure was already extensively damaged, unable to recover any meaningful possessions from the inferno. The family confirmed they lost all their worldly possessions, escaping with only the clothes they were wearing.
The affected household includes children ranging from four to fifteen years old, young adults aged twenty-one and twenty-three, and a forty-five-year-old grandfather. Community support efforts are now underway to assist the displaced family who face immediate shelter, clothing, and essential needs following this catastrophic event.