A second-alarm fire broke out in Sitio Nasipit, Barangay Talamban, Cebu City, last Saturday dawn, October 25, displacing at least 81 individuals and 20 families.
Based on the initial investigation of the Cebu City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the blaze reportedly started at a furniture factory owned by Alfredo Pelayo around 2:22 A.M.
It was raised to its first alarm by 2:27 A.M., and then second alarm at 2:41 A.M.
After more than two hours, the firefighters put it under control at 4:07 A.M. and declared it totally extinguished by 4:46 A.M. through the active response of the Cebu City, Mandaue City, and Talisay City fire units.
BFP said that the fire engulfed about 720 square meters in the said area, burning a total 11 houses –six were totally destroyed and five partially burned.
Additionally, the Cebu City Department of Social Welfare and Services confirmed that at least 81 individuals and 20 families were affected by the incident based on their assessment.
Among the affected were 17 Indian nationals whose rented boarding houses were not spared by the fire.
No casualties were reported in the incident. The victims are now temporarily housed at the rooftop of the Talamban Barangay Hall.
The BFP is still investigating to determine the cause and total damage of the incident.