A FIRE broke out in Purok 30, Barangay Ma-a on Sunday morning, leaving 30 families homeless and causing an estimated P400,000 in damages.
The fire was first reported to the Bucana S.I.R. Fire Station at 7:44 a.m.
Firefighters responded swiftly, declaring the fire under control by 8:11 a.m. and fully extinguished at 8:41 a.m.
The blaze, which reached the first alarm status, completely destroyed 14 houses and a commercial building.
Two other houses sustained partial damage. Meanwhile, there were no casualties or injuries reported in the incident. Meanwhile, authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
Moreover, the affected families are now seeking temporary shelter and assistance from the local government and social welfare agencies.
