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Massive grass fire ravages 7 hectares across three Southern Leyte barangays
Firefighters in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte battled a major grass fire for over 10 hours before finally extinguishing the blaze early Tuesday morning. The fire consumed approximately seven hectares of agricultural land and vegetation across three barangays.
LSN Philippines ·
A significant grass fire swept through agricultural areas in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte, destroying an estimated seven hectares of farmland and vegetation across three barangays. The fire ignited at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 31, and spread rapidly through dry grass and vegetation in the region.
Local firefighting teams mobilized immediately upon receiving reports of the blaze and worked continuously to contain and suppress the advancing flames. The challenging terrain and extensive area affected by the fire complicated containment efforts, requiring sustained firefighting operations throughout the evening and into the early morning hours.
After more than 10 hours of intensive firefighting work, emergency responders successfully extinguished the fire early Tuesday morning, September 1. Authorities have not yet released information regarding the cause of the fire or preliminary damage assessments beyond the acreage affected. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about grass fires during dry seasons across agricultural communities in the region.