BACOLOD CITY – A fire hit 10 houses in Zone 2 Centro, Barangay Mambulac, Silay City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, August 13.
A FIRE hit Barangay Mambulac, Silay City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, August 13. (Photo courtesy of Leo Jayme Photography via PIO Talisay Facebook)
Fire Supt. Rodel Legaspi, Silay fire marshal, said the blaze originated from an unoccupied house at around 12:06 p.m.
Six houses were destroyed and four others were partially damaged.
Legaspi said the area is considered to be thickly populated and most of the houses were made of light materials.
Residents saw some children reportedly playing matches near the unoccupied house before the fire.
Fire out was declared at 1:05 p.m. and no injuries were reported. Damage to property was estimated at P96,250.
Mayor Joedith Gallego met fire victims on Wednesday, August 14, to provide assistance.