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Fire in Iloilo City displaces 19 families, destroys multiple homes
A late-night residential fire in Veterans Village has left 83 residents homeless after destroying or damaging a dozen structures. Emergency officials reported the blaze lasted approximately one hour Tuesday night.
LSN Philippines ·
ILOILO CITY — A fire that swept through a residential neighborhood in Veterans Village here late Tuesday night has displaced 19 families totaling 83 individuals, according to the Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center.
The blaze affected 12 houses in the densely populated area, leaving significant damage across multiple properties. Firefighting teams responded to contain the hour-long fire, though exact details about the cause and extent of structural damage remain under investigation.
The EOC issued its initial situation report Wednesday morning at 9 a.m., documenting the scale of displacement affecting the veteran residents' community. Local authorities have begun assessing needs for temporary shelter and relief assistance for the affected families.
Investigators are working to determine the origin of the fire as displaced residents seek alternative accommodations. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about fire safety in densely populated residential zones across the city.