PAGADIAN CITY (Sept.
3, 2018)
– The Philippine Navy vessel under the operational control of Naval Forces
Western Mindanao responded to a fire erupted at Port area, Kahapan St., Bongao,
Tawi-Tawi, Sunday 2:30amm, Naval Forces Western Mindanao official said.
Rear
Admiral Rene V. Medina, Commander NFWN disclosed that BRP Miguel Malvar (PS 19)
led by Cmdr. Charles Merric A Villanueva PN(GSC), as the first responders to
the said incident, sent two firefighting teams with pumps and fire hoses to
combat the fire that gutted several buildings and houses in the nearby vicinity
of Bongao Pier. PS 19 was moored along the said Pier when the incident
transpired.
Medina
said that the crew of said vessel also rescued and evacuated almost 50 families
in the area and no casualties were reported. The fire was declared under
control at around 5:30am.
The
immediate and prompt action of the two firefighting teams of PS 19 prevented
the spread of fire in the port area which could have razed nearby houses and
establishments, NFWM Commander added.
He
also said that the immediate response by the Philippine Navy was acknowledged
by the Municipal Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Council. Rest assured
that the Philippine Navy will continuously provide services and assistance to
its citizens in times of disaster.(By JONG CADIOB)
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