Fire razes P1-M properties in Pagadian City

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Aug. 14 (PNA) -- An estimated close to P1 million worth of properties went up in smoke when a fire hit Wednesday night a closely-built community in Barangay Balangasan, this city.

Senior Insp. Reggy Olmedo, city fire marshal, said the fire which lasted for about an hour and 39 minutes razed to the ground 10 houses, mostly two-storey structures.

Olmedo said the fire, which broke out around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, started from the residence of Ludivica Agan and rapidly spread to nearby houses.

Olmedo said investigation showed the fire was caused by a lighted candle that was left unattended after Agan’s nephew, Jassen Al-os, who was at home at that time fell asleep.

Olmedo added that there was no electricity at the time of the incident.

He said there was no reported casualty but 10 houses were razed to the ground. A heavy equipment (excavator) was also damaged.

Meanwhile, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) have immediately provided relief assistance to the affected families. (PNA)
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