A LATE-NIGHT fire destroyed four establishments in Barangay Ilang, Bunawan District, on Friday, Nov. 13, affecting a family of three. Fortunately, there were no casualties recorded in the incident.
According to an initial report from the Davao City Fire District (DCFD), firefighters received a call at 11:08 p.m. about a blaze that broke out in Purok 8, Ponte Antonio, Km. 17, in an establishment owned by Marlyn Torres.
Responding fire units raised the incident to the 1st alarm at 11:13 p.m. and escalated it to the 2nd alarm by 11:31 p.m. as flames spread to adjacent structures.
Firefighters managed to control the blaze at 11:58 p.m. and declared a fire-out at 1:00 a.m. the following day, Nov. 14.
Authorities confirmed that one family composed of three individuals was affected by the incident. No fatalities, injuries, or missing persons were recorded. Arson investigators are still determining the cause of the fire and the total cost of property damage.
