World · Philippines Bureau
Fire destroys homes, displaces 18 families in Bohol
A residential fire in Loon town has left nearly two dozen families homeless after destroying at least a dozen houses. The blaze broke out in a densely populated barangay on Tuesday morning.
LSN Philippines ·
At least 12 residential structures were destroyed when fire swept through Barangay Napo in Loon town, Bohol, on Tuesday, displacing 18 families from their homes. The fire erupted shortly after 7 a.m. in Purok 3, according to local fire authorities. Senior Fire Officer 3 Gregorio Langcamon Jr., fire marshal of the area, confirmed the extent of the damage and coordinated response efforts at the scene. The rapid spread of flames through the neighborhood resulted in significant property losses, though no casualties were immediately reported. Firefighting teams worked to contain the blaze and prevent further damage to adjacent structures in the residential community.