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212 families homeless in Bacolod blaze

Published Sep 12, 2025 02:30 pm
TWO-HUNDRED families lost their homes in a fire in Barangay 27, Bacolod City on Friday, Sept. 12. (Photo via Reynan Larida)
TWO-HUNDRED families lost their homes in a fire in Barangay 27, Bacolod City on Friday, Sept. 12. (Photo via Reynan Larida)
BACOLOD CITY – A total of 212 families or 855 individuals lost their homes in a fire in Purok Cheriza, Barangay 27, this city, on Friday midnight, Sept. 12.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Bacolod said that 216 houses were destroyed – 180 totally and 36 partially.
Fire Supt. Jenny Mae Masip, city fire marshal, said they received a fire call at 12:09 a.m. while they were responding to a separate blaze in Barangay Granada at 11:23 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11.
Masip said the fire affected a 3,000-square meter area and damage to property was estimated P4.5 million.
She said the fire, caused by an electrical ignition due to arcing, originated from the second floor of a house rented by a couple identified only as Fritz and Sunshine, who had electricity through an extension cord conncted to their neighbor.
Due to the severity of the blaze and since most houses were made of light materials, the fire reached third alarm after two hours, prompting nearby fire stations to respond.
Masip said that they had difficulty containing the blaze due to two entrance points and narrow passageways. She added that the area has been identified as one of the red zones or fire hazard areas in this city.
No civilians were hurt but a fireman was injured in the hand while pulling a fire hose, she said.
Fire out was declared at 3:10 a.m.
The BFP is asking the couple to show up and coordinate with authorities for their statement vital to the investigation.
Masip said that the fire was incidental but affected residents can file a complaint if negligence on the part of the couple is proven.
She advised affected residents to stay away from the fire scene for their safety as clearing operation is ongoing.
Mayor Greg Gasataya responded and visited fire victims in evacuation centers and assessed their situation.
The city government extended initial assistance and thanked fire and emergency responders as well as rescue volunteers for their assistance.
“It pains us to see our people like this and we will do everything that we can to ease their burden and help them hold on to hope, even just a bit,” the mayor said in a Facebook post.
He assured that the city government stands with them and they will not face this tragedy alone.
“Our courage and resilience are greater than any flame. You have us and an entire city that cares, ready to help you start again, and to walk this road to recovery with you,” he said.

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