THE Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) disclosed in their initial assessment that the two-hour fire that razed around 20 houses in Barangay 34-D has yielded an estimated P525,000 worth of damage.
Discover the alarming 120% surge in fire incidents in Davao as BFP-Davao responds to over 600 cases in 2023. Senior Fire Inspector Ramil Gillado reveals the main causes and the staggering P121 million worth of damage. Stay informed with the latest updates on fire safety and prevention efforts. Read more now!
Eleven families displaced in Brgy Pampanga fire: Bureau of Fire Protection confirms 11 families affected by a fire in Dona Asuncion, Barangay Pampanga. The blaze, caused by an unattended candle, started on November 29 and lasted for almost an hour. The total worth of damage is yet to be determined. The affected families are currently sheltered at a Barangay Hall in Sto. Domingo, Pampanga, awaiting financial assistance. This is the 11th fire incident in November, with over 10 fires recorded in Davao City. The most destructive fire so far caused approximately P8.4 million in damage.
A devastating fire in Isla Verde engulfs 28 houses and displaces 8 families, causing extensive damage. Learn more about the incident and the efforts to assist the affected families.
The Davao City Fire District-Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) reports six fire-related deaths in the first ten months of 2023, double the number of deaths in all of 2022. 34 individuals have been reported injured this year, compared to 15 last year. The main cause of fire incidents is electrical short circuit, followed by human fault such as playing with matches and throwing cigarette butts.