ZAMBOANGA CITY – A 70-year-old man was killed and 15 families were left homeless by a fire in Barangay Tumaga here on Thursday night, Nov. 14.
A FIRE hit Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City on Nov. 14. An elderly man was killed and 15 families were left homeless.
Arson investigators said the victim, Expedito Gaganting, was believed trapped by the flames in his house. His body was found inside the toilet during mopping-up operations.
Initial investigation showed that the fire started in Gaganting’s house and spread to 10 other houses.
The cause of the fire and damage to property are yet to be determined.
The City Social Welfare and Development Office said that 15 families composed of 51 individuals lost their homes and spent the night in a covered basketball court or with relatives.
Mayor John Dalipe here delivered assistance composed of hot meals, food packs, and hygiene kits to affected families.