DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 5 July)—A fire incident late Tuesday evening in Barangay 23-C (Mini Forest) in Davao City destroyed around 50 houses, displaced 89 families, and left two persons […]
DAVAO CITY —A fire incident late Tuesday evening in Barangay 23-C in Davao City destroyed around 50 houses, displaced 89 families, and left two persons severely injured, authorities said on Wednesday.
Residents scour for whatever usable items after a fire hit an informal settler community at the coastal area of Barangay 23-C late evening Tuesday . MindaNews photo Based on a report released by the Davao City Police Office , the fire started at 11:55 p.m. at Purok 5-C, spreading quickly to Purok 1 and Purok 6 of the same barangay.
Authorities said the firemen immediately responded to the incident, and extinguished the fire at 2:42 a.m. or almost three hours after it started.Injured in the incident were Journey Dave B. llagan, 28, who suffered second degree burns on his arms, and his six-year-old daughter, Mary Aly Rose, who had third degree burns all over her body.Investigators have yet to determine the cause of the fire.
Personnel of the City Health Office examine fire survivors who have sought shelter at a gymnasium in Barangay 23-C, Davao City. MindaNews photoLeave a comment below and let us know what you think. We welcome diverse viewpoints and encourage respectful discussions. Don't hesitate to share your ideas or engage with others.
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