ORMOC CITY — A morning fire gutted a house and damaged a neighboring residence in Barangay Tenani, Paranas, Samar on Saturday, June 13, causing an estimated P90,000 in property damage but leaving no one injured.
Police identified the affected homeowners only by their aliases, “Maria,” 58, a housewife, and “Manny,” 50, a farmer. Both are residents of Purok 5 in Barangay Tenani.
According to the Paranas Municipal Police Station, authorities received a report about the fire at around 10:35 a.m. from a concerned citizen. Responding personnel from the police, the Paranas Fire Station, and the Paranas Emergency Responders and Rescue Team (PERRT) immediately proceeded to the area.
Upon arrival, responders found the two houses already engulfed in flames. Police secured the area while firefighters worked to contain and extinguish the blaze.
Initial investigation by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Paranas showed that the fire originated from the residence of “Maria,” which was completely destroyed. The flames later spread to the adjacent house owned by “Manny,” causing partial damage to the structure.
Firefighters declared the blaze under control at around 11:05 a.m. and fully extinguished it by 11:15 a.m.
Authorities estimated the total damage to property at P90,000.
No casualties or injuries were reported.
Police said they coordinated with the Paranas Fire Station for the official fire investigation report as authorities continue to determine the exact cause of the incident.
(ROBERT DEJON)
