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Imperial Hotel fire causes P1.5-M in damage

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE FIRE that broke out at the Imperial Hotel along C.M. Recto Street on Wednesday evening caused an estimated P1.5 million in property damage, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) XI.

The fire, which was first reported at 9:46 p.m., quickly escalated to a third alarm at 10:49 p.m. as firefighters from five BFP fire trucks and 12 auxiliary units responded to the scene. 

Around 11:34 p.m., the power was temporarily cut off while firefighters tried to control the ongoing fire. The blaze was declared under control at 11:46 p.m. and was put out at 1:49 a.m. on Thursday.

Despite the significant damage to a 2,400-square-meter portion of the building, the BFP XI reported zero casualties and no injuries. Meanwhile, the cause remains under investigation.

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Electrical short circuit blamed for Matina Pangi business fire

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

A FIRE, believed to be caused by an electrical short circuit, damaged a business establishment in Matina Pangi on the afternoon of Sept. 3, 2025. 

According to the report of the Davao City police office, no casualties were reported.

Investigation shows, the Talomo police station received a report from the Central 911 base at approximately 2:14 p.m. regarding a fire at a residence near KM Motors Trading, along Purok Mahayahay, Matina Pangi Diversion Road. 

PSSg Ferd Pongase was immediately dispatched to the scene to verify the report. Initial investigation revealed that the fire started inside a stockroom. According to a witness named Eduardo Canoy, sparks were seen before the fire quickly spread. 

The owner of the establishment was identified as Alias  Irish, a 35-year-old businesswoman from Solariega Subdivision.

Responding units from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Central 911, and several volunteer groups, including Matina Crossing Fire Rescuers and Balusong Fire Volunteers, were able to bring the fire under control.

FO1 Arnel Brillantes, an investigator from the Talomo Fire Station, reported that the fire was successfully controlled by 3:05 PM. 

Meanwhile, the estimated damage to the property is around P50,000.

Photo courtesy of DCPO

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Fire destroys dozens of homes in Agdao Proper 

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

A RESIDENTIAL fire in Purok San Isidro, Barangay Agdao Proper, displaced 70 families on the afternoon of Aug. 18, 2025.

According to the Bureau of Fire and Protection XI’s report, the fire was reported at 1:06 p.m. and quickly escalated, reaching a second alarm at 1:40 p.m. 

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) responded with three fire trucks from the Charlie, Lanang, and SPMC fire stations. 

They were supported by more than eight auxiliary units from groups including Davao Raven, Davao Volunteer Fire Brigade, and Central 911. Firefighters were able to control the blaze at 2:31 p.m. before declaring a “fire out” at 3:39 p.m. 

The affected area is estimated to be around 1,000 square meters, the report said.

Rescue and medical teams, including two ambulances from Luigi and the Philippine Red Cross, were also on site. Despite the extensive damage, authorities confirmed that there were no reported casualties, injuries, fatalities, or missing persons.

The estimated damage to property is more or less ₱1,500,000.

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