In a devastating incident, a fire broke out at the Road Runner Golf Cart Rental located on North Ambergris Caye, across from Mara Laguna. The incident resulted in the destruction of 20 golf carts and two building structures.
The fire, which is reported to have started at approximately 1:45 a.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023, engulfed the rental company’s compound, causing extensive damage. A representative of the company speculated that the fire initiated from one of the golf carts before rapidly spreading throughout the premises. A small eatery located adjacent to the rental only suffered minor heat and flame damage.
Local authorities, including the San Pedro Police, arrived at the scene early this morning to conduct investigations into the cause of the fire. As of now, the exact cause remains undetermined.
One pressing question on everyone’s mind is whether the business was insured against such unforeseen calamities; this vital piece of information remains undisclosed at this time. The loss of 20 golf carts will undoubtedly impact the operations of Road Runner Golf Cart Rental.
As investigations continue, the community, along with the affected business, remains hopeful for a swift resolution and the potential to rebuild after this unfortunate fire. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available regarding the cause of the fire and any developments in the investigation.
