Fire destroys nine houses in Toril's Barangay Lubogan, displacing 44 residents
An afternoon blaze in Purok 1-A left 11 families homeless, with no casualties or injuries immediately reported, according to the Davao City Fire District.
Forty-four residents from 11 families were displaced after a fire swept through a residential area in Barangay Lubogan, Toril District, Davao City, on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3, according to Mindanao Times.
Citing an initial report from the Davao City Fire District (DCFD), the outlet said the fire broke out at around 3:49 p.m. in Purok 1-A and spread quickly across about 400 square meters of homes.
Firefighters arrived at 3:54 p.m. and immediately raised the fire to second alarm to bring in more fire trucks. The blaze was declared under control at 4:10 p.m. and fully put out at 4:41 p.m.
The fire district's assessment found that nine houses were destroyed, five single-storey and four two-storey structures. Three other single-storey homes were partially damaged.
DCFD spokesperson FSInsp Frances Mae Sendrijas said no casualties or injuries were immediately reported. Fire investigators are conducting an on-site inquiry to determine what caused the fire and to estimate the total cost of the damage.
Why it matters for Davao
Eleven families in Toril District have lost their homes or had them damaged. Investigators have yet to determine the cause of the fire or the full cost of the damage.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Mindanao Times. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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