^

Nation

106 families displaced in Cagayan De Oro fire

Gerry Lee Gorit - The Philippine Star
September 12, 2026 | 12:00am
106 families displaced in Cagayan De Oro fire
No one was reported killed or injured in the blaze, which occurred in Sitio Sta. Cruz 2, Barangay Lapasan at around 2 a.m.
Philstar.com / File Photo

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Up to 106 families lost their homes in a fire that struck a residential area in this city at dawn yesterday.

No one was reported killed or injured in the blaze, which occurred in Sitio Sta. Cruz 2, Barangay Lapasan at around 2 a.m.

Firefighters had difficulty reaching the area due to narrow roads, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection.

The victims are taking shelter in the barangay covered court.

FIRE
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
Missing in Coron ferry fire down to 84; 2 passengers missed trip

Missing in Coron ferry fire down to 84; 2 passengers missed trip

By Renalyn Ramirez | 16 hours ago
Two names cleared from ferry manifest as search for 84 continues
Nation
fbtw
4 Zaldy Co ex-bodyguards nabbed in San Juan

4 Zaldy Co ex-bodyguards nabbed in San Juan

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 6 hours ago
Four ex-bodyguards of former congressman Zaldy Co were arrested in San Juan on Thursday in connection with a cyberlibel case,...
Nation
fbtw
BOC rolls out X-ray lanes for OFWs

BOC rolls out X-ray lanes for OFWs

By Bella Cariaso | 6 hours ago
Dedicated X-ray lanes for overseas Filipino workers will be opened at key international airports, as part of efforts to provide...
Nation
fbtw
All PMA cadets now required to take final exam

All PMA cadets now required to take final exam

By Michael Punongbayan | 1 day ago
Raising its academic standards, the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has scrapped its practice of exempting top cadets from...
Nation
fbtw
DPWH to widen drainage inlets in NCR major roads

DPWH to widen drainage inlets in NCR major roads

By Emmanuel Tupas | 6 hours ago
In a bid to reduce floods during stormy weather in the National Capital Region, the Department of Public Works and Highways...
Nation
fbtw
Latest
abtest

Philippines air quality improves amid Indonesia forest fires

By Josiah Antonio | 6 hours ago
The quality of air in most areas of the country improved yesterday even as the forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia continued to rage, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Nation
fbtw
LRTA clears right-of-way for Las Piñas station

LRTA clears right-of-way for Las Piñas station

By Elijah Felice Rosales | 6 hours ago
The Light Rail Transit Authority has secured 4,465 square meters of land for the construction of the LRT-1 Las Piñas...
Nation
fbtw

PNP to activists: You are not above the law

6 hours ago
After 43 police officers and activists were injured during a protest outside a hotel in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig on Thursday, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. reminded members...
Nation
fbtw

NBI seeks disbarment of Paras, four other lawyers

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 6 hours ago
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has sought the disbarment of former lawmaker Jacinto Paras and four other lawyers over their alleged involvement in a honey trap plot targeting Executive Secretary Ralph...
Nation
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with