2 separate fires hit Bulacao and Tisa Nicholas
CEBU, Philippines — Two separate fire incidents broke out in residential houses in Barangay Bulacao and Barangay Tisa, Cebu City, respectively, on Sunday dawn, June 29.
In Barangay Bulacao, the fire engulfed a residential house on Phase 1 St. Jude Acres subdivision at 1:52 a.m. and was raised to its first alarm at 1:57 a.m.
By 2:23 a.m., it was put under control and then declared extinguished at 2:34 a.m.
The fire covered 150 square meters, burning down one residential structure. No casualty was reported.
Meanwhile in Barangay Tisa, another fire burned down one house in Tuada Compound Extension, causing PHP 45,000 estimated worth of damage.
The incident started in a residential house at 2:45 a.m., and was confirmed fire out at 3:02 a.m.
No casualty was also reported in the incident.
Authorities have not yet to determine the cause of both fire incidents, with investigations still ongoing.
In an interview with The Freeman, Cebu City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Senior Officer 2 Wendell Villanueva said that most fire incidents in the country started mainly because of electrical malfunctions, noting it as the top cause.
“Number one jud nga cause sa sunog kining sa Cebu City, or even sa tibuok Pilipinas, (kay) electrical in nature,” he said in a phone call interview.
“For the past years, ang pinakataas gyud nga cause of fire kay ang electrical overloading, pinched wires, ug dunay mga defective nga mga appliances ug uban pa, ug uban pa nga may labot sa paggamit sa kuryente,” he added.
Villanueva also urged the public to be cautious enough with the electrical matters in their homes, emphasizing the need for inspections.
“Mag-careful lang ta sa atoang mga electrical appliances (ug) wiring sa balay kay nausab naman gud ang panahon. Nag ting-uwan naman sad, so posibleng naay mga paksit o gisi sa atoang mga wires. Dapat ipa-check unta na og licensed electrician,” he said.
Villanueva assured the public that the fire authorities are always ready to respond anytime, highlighting the crucial role of the citizens in fire prevention.
“Rest assured nga ang kabomberohan kay all standby and alert nga anytime na naa moy itawag namo, amoa ra gyud marespondehan,” he said. “Ang paglikay sa sunog or fire prevention, nag-agad og dako gyud sa publiko. Kami (sa kabomberohan), amoa ra pod gi-instill (ug) gi-impart sa inyoha ang knowledge with respect to fire safety."
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