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Fire destroys 12 homes in La Union; four injured
A predawn fire swept through a residential area in San Fernando City, La Union on Friday, destroying a dozen houses and leaving four people injured. No deaths were reported in the incident.
LSN Philippines ·
The fire broke out in Barangay Ilocanos Sur, affecting 12 residential structures in the densely populated neighborhood. Firefighting teams responded to the blaze, which occurred in the early morning hours.
Four residents sustained injuries in the incident, including three elderly women and one adolescent. All were treated for fire-related injuries, though specific details of their conditions were not immediately available.
Initial investigations did not reveal any fatalities resulting from the fire. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze, with damage assessments still underway.
The incident marks another significant fire event in the Ilocos region in recent weeks. Local government units have appealed to residents to exercise caution with electrical appliances and open flames during the dry season.