by Mindy Aguon

Guam - Arson investigators are on the scene at a single bedroom home on San Vicente Street that was fully engulfed in flames this morning. Barrigada Mayor June Blas says no one was home at the time of the fire.

When firefighters arrived they found the home ablaze. Black smoke damage can be seen around the home. Guam Fire Department Spokesperson Lt. Phil Camacho says the blaze caused severe damage to the kitchen and living room. A call was made to 911 just before 9:15 Sunday morning.

Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze within a few minutes.The mayor has contacted the American Red Cross to assist the family who was renting the home but were not there at the time of the fire.

GFD is investigating the cause of the blaze.

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