A SECOND-ALARM fire destroyed three residential houses in Barangay Sasa late Wednesday night, Aug. 5, leaving around six families homeless.
According to an initial incident report from fire authorities, the blaze broke out at Sto Rosario, Km. 12 in Barangay Sasa, Buhangin District, at 9:21 p.m.
Responding firefighters quickly raised the incident to a second alarm by 9:36 p.m. as flames threatened adjacent structures across an estimated 210-square-meter residential lot.
Firefighters managed to contain the blaze and declare it under control at 9:55 p.m. before officially issuing a “fire-out” status at 10:18 p.m.
Local authorities reported zero casualties, injuries, or fatalities from the incident. However, the disaster displaced six families, comprising roughly 16 individuals, whose homes were totally destroyed.
Bureau of Fire Protection XI is currently conducting an on-site investigation to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
The total estimated cost of property damage has yet to be determined as assessment continues.
Screengrab Metro Davao United Fire and Rescue Inc
