ORMOC CITY – Three houses were destroyed in a fire that broke out in Sitio Aringit, Barangay Gibacungan, Tabango, Leyte, on the morning of July 14, 2025. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.
The fire started at around 9:45 a.m. and affected the homes of residents identified only by their aliases: “Aiah,” 42, a housewife; “Renz,” 50, a farmer; and “Conrad,” 70, also a housewife. The incident site is located approximately 19 kilometers from the Tabango Municipal Police Station.
Responding personnel from the municipal police and barangay peace and security officers immediately arrived at the scene to provide security and assistance.
According to the initial investigation, the fire originated from the residence of “Aiah” and rapidly spread to adjacent homes. The houses, which ranged from 24 to 35 square meters in floor area, were constructed using mixed materials—plywood walls, concrete floors, wooden roof framing, and galvanized iron sheets.
Firefighters and responders managed to fully extinguish the blaze by 11:30 a.m. Authorities estimate the total damage to property at around P650,000.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)
