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Iligan City fire kills two, destroys nearly P1 million in property
A residential fire that swept through Barangay Pala-o in Iligan City early Thursday claimed two lives and left significant damage in its wake. The Bureau of Fire Protection estimates property losses at approximately P900,000.
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The fire broke out in the early morning hours of November 5, destroying an eight-door apartment building and an adjacent residential structure in the coastal city. Two women were killed in the blaze, according to initial reports from fire authorities.
Investigators from the Bureau of Fire Protection's Iligan office conducted a post-incident assessment to determine the extent of damage. The P900,000 property loss estimate reflects destruction to both structures caught in the fire's path.
FO2 Ruel Pairat, an arson investigator with BFP-Iligan, led the preliminary investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident. Fire protection officials are continuing their investigation to determine what sparked the blaze that engulfed the residential properties.
The incident marked another significant fire emergency in Iligan City, highlighting ongoing concerns about fire safety in residential areas. Authorities urged residents to maintain fire safety measures and ensure functioning fire suppression equipment in their homes.