8 hurt in fires that struck Las Piñas, CDO
Eight people sustained injuries in two separate fire incidents in Las Piñas City and Cagayan de Oro on Monday.
In Mark Salazar's Monday report on 'Saksi,' 300 families were left homeless by the blaze in Barangay Almanza Uno, Las Piñas.
Strong winds fanned the fire causing it to reache a street in neighboring Parañaque City.
About 100 houses were destroyed or damaged by the fire.
A resident also lost P350,000 in cash that he had saved for three years and kept in his home to the fire.
Five persons were injured in the incident and were given medical treatment.
Firefighters faced difficulties in extinguishing the blaze due to quick spread of the fire among the houses built of light materials and there was only one water hydrant in the area.
Meanwhile in Cagayan de Oro, two people were injured in a fire that occurred at a residential neighborhood.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, 70 houses were damaged by the blaze, causing an estimated P4 million in damages.
Another fire at a school in Alimodian, Iloilo destroyed 14 classrooms.
The school's canteen, clinic and stage were also damaged. Several laptops and television sets were also consumed by the flames.
According to initial findings, an electric fan caused the fire.
The damage was estimated at P14 million.
The school administration said it will convert some of its facilities to classrooms.
In Cebu City, over 30 houses were damaged by a fire that lasted over one hour before it was declared under control.
According to the owner of the house where the fire started, he saw some children playing with a lighter.
The blaze easily spread as the houses were made with light materials.
About 300 residents were affected by the fire. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
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