TACLOBAN CITY – At least 14 houses were razed by a fire that broke out in Barangay 62-B, Sagkahan here early Wednesday morning (October 30).

The fire was reported at 1:29 A.M. and was put out by firefighters at 2:15 A.M. No injuries or casualties were reported by the Tacloban City Fire Station.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, firefighters responded to a fire incident in Barangay 109-A Phase 4 Extension at 1:57 A.M. The fire, which involved a residential house, was declared out at 2:42 AM. The said house, accordingly, was also damaged by fire in the past. No injuries or casualties were also reported. 

The Fire Investigation Unit is currently investigating the causes of the fire in the said neighboring barangays. By Marie Tonette Marticio (EV Mail October 28-November 03, 2024 issue)