A fire consumed a house in San Germán early Friday, the Puerto Rico Police Bureau reported. According to preliminary information, the blaze was reported at around 3:30 AM in the El Retiro neighborhood. The Police Bureau said personnel from the San Germán Fire Bureau extinguished the fire.
The flames also completely burned a vehicle parked at the scene. According to the complainant, the fire was started by her son. However, the complainant declined to press charges, and the 35-year-old man was instead ordered admitted to a mental health institution. The Police did not report that anyone was injured in the incident.