A man died and more than 50 houses were razed in two separate fire incidents that occurred in Jaro, Iloilo City on Monday, Feb. 16.
The first fire erupted in Barangay Balabago at 2:30 a.m., which resulted in the death of Rostom Ancita, 25.
The victim, based on the Bureau of Fire Protection’s initial investigation, was trapped in a burning talyer (vehicle repair shop).
The fire of still unknown origin also destroyed four motorcycles and a car.
Fire investigators estimated the damage to property at P65,000.
Meanwhile, a total of 58 houses were damaged after a fire hit a residential area in Barangay Benedicto in the afternoon, displacing 80 families.
According to Punong Barangay Abelardo Salting Jr., 53 of the affected houses were totally destroyed and five were partially damaged.
The estimated property damage from the fire was pegged at P672,000.
A thorough investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, which was raised to fourth alarm before it was declared out.IMT
