20150119 Philippine Fire razes houses in Iloilo City residential area
Philippines Jan 18 2015 “Houses”
Dead : dead 0 or unknown Burnout : 1 to 29 Injured : injured 0 or unknown
Fire razes houses in Iloilo City residential area
Updated: 2015-01-21-04:53
A fire of undetermined origin hit a residential area in Iloilo City Monday, destroying two houses and causing tension among residents.
The fire at Zone 1 Baldoza in the city’s La Paz district started at about 11 a.m., GMA Iloilo’s Joecel Huesca reported Tuesday.
Some residents were so scared they brought images of the Santo Niño (Christ Child) for protection from the fire, while others prayed.
“Sinabihan na lang kami nga tao na nasusunog na ang ibabaw ng aming bahay. Kaya umakyat ako at pianalabas ang mga bata,” said resident Emily Prieto.
Initial investigation showed the fire started at the ceiling of the house of Rosalina Celebria.
“Dahil may mga maliliit na bata, hindi lang natin alam. Baka naglalaro sila o di kaya kuryente rin ang dahilan. Di ko lang alam,” said Celebria’s son Limuel.
Iloilo City fire marshal Superintendent Jerry Candido said they are verifying the cause of the fire.
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