CAVITE – Fire gutted 50 houses in Barangay Pulvorista in Kawit early Thursday morning, Feb. 8.
Fire gutted 50 houses in Barangay Pulvorista, Kawit, on Feb. 8. (Video screenshot courtesy of Mcrein Lladoc/MANILA BULLETIN)
The Bureau of Fire Protection Kawit (BFP Kawit) told the Manila Bulletin that the fire was reported at 12:41 a.m. and reached the second alarm at 12:48 a.m.
It was declared under control at 2:07 a.m. and was put out by 3:51 a.m. No casualties were reported.
Kawit fire victims seeking temporary shelter at Binakayan National High School (Photo courtesy of Mcrein Lladoc/MANILA BULLETIN)
Barangay officials recorded a total of 74 families that were rendered homeless by the fire who are now seeking temporary shelter at Binakayan National High School.
Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman Mcrein Lladoc said the fire victims have been provided with meals and clothing. However, they are still appealing for donations of relief goods and hygiene kits to further assist those affected by the fire.