11 families lose homes in Imus fire


CAVITE – A total of 11 families or 46 individuals lost their homes in a fire that broke out in a residential area in Barangay Medicion II-B in Imus City on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

 

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A fire broke out in Barangay Medicion II-B in Imus City on Wednesday, Jan. 17 (Photo from the City Government of Imus Facebook page/MANILA BULLETIN)

 

The blaze was reported at 2:40 p.m., Imus City Fire Station (FS) told the Manila Bulletin.

The fire was declared under control at 2:48 and was put out at 3:00 p.m.

Authorities have estimated the damage caused by the blaze at P175,000. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

 

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A fire broke out in Barangay Medicion II-B in Imus City on Wednesday, Jan. 17 (Photo from the City Government of Imus Facebook page/MANILA BULLETIN)

 

The City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, meanwhile, said affected families are temporarily seeking shelter at Medicion II-B Barangay Hall.

The city government has supplied the fire victims with food and essential provisions.