Back-to-back fires hit Las Piñas City

Photo from Zero One Volunteer Fire Brigade

Two separate fire incidents hit Las Piñas City on April 6 and 7, including the blaze at Golden Acres that claimed the lives of four family members.

The privately-owned Zero One Volunteer Fire Brigade, established by Las Piñas City mayoral candidate Carlo Aguilar, was the first to respond to a first-alarm fire at the Bernabe Compound in Barangay Pulanglupa Uno to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring homes on April 6.

Firefighters from Zero One Volunteer also responded to a fire that broke out on Dalandan Street, Golden Acres, on April 7, involving several homes made of light materials. Four family members died in the fire.

The Zero One Volunteer Fire Brigade regularly assists in public emergency responses in Las Piñas. Aguilar has donated four fire trucks to the city, including the city’s first laddered fire truck. 

“These events show why we must continue investing in rapid response and training for both responders and the public. Every second matters,” said Aguilar. 

“No family should ever feel helpless while waiting for help. That’s why we need a citywide emergency hotline and real fire safety education at the barangay level.”

Aguilar has made emergency preparedness a key part of his campaign platform, advocating for a 24/7 emergency hotline and expanded community fire safety training. He emphasized that these are not just plans, but an extension of work that is already being done.