BACOLOD CITY – Sixteen houses were damaged in a fire that hit a residential area in Barangay 17 here on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
A FIRE hits Barangay 17, Bacolod City on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. (Photo via Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade)
Fire Supt. Jenny Mae Masip, city fire marshal, said the fire totally damaged nine and partially damaged seven houses.
The fire started at the boarding house of Barangay Kagawad Rey Mirador on FY Manalo St. at around 8:18 p.m.
Masip said the blaze originated from one of the five rooms on the second floor of the house.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Bacolod is eyeing electrical ignition as the cause of fire.
Fire out was declared at 8:56 p.m. Nobody was hurt in the incident. Damage to property was placed at P281,750.
Masip said that they are assisting fire victims.
The city government has provided basic necessities to affected residents pending the release of financial assistance.