On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 12, a devastating fire broke out along Tabaco Street in Tagbilaran City, engulfing two boarding houses in flames. The fire reportedly started at around 5:30 p.m. and quickly spread due to the buildings’ old wooden structures, which served as fuel for the blaze. Within minutes, thick smoke filled the area, causing panic among residents and prompting an immediate evacuation. Firefighters arrived promptly and raised the alarm to the second level, deploying multiple fire trucks and equipment to contain the rapidly spreading flames. By around 6:45 p.m., the fire was finally declared under control, but the damage had already been done—two structures lay in ruins, leaving residents in shock and despair.
The incident displaced a total of 17 individuals from four families, who lost most of their belongings to the flames. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the financial toll was significant, with damage estimates reaching approximately ₱2.7 million. The affected families were provided temporary shelter at the Tagbilaran City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office’s evacuation facility, where they received food, clothing, and other basic necessities. In the aftermath, Mayor Jane Yap ordered an investigation not only into the cause of the fire but also into the legality and safety compliance of the boarding houses. Officials are now scrutinizing whether the establishments had the necessary business and fire safety permits, vowing to take stricter measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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