Nine injured in fire at Dumaguete's Buglasan Festival celebration

A fire broke out at the Canlaon Booth during Buglasan Festival festivities in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental at approximately 9:04 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Buglasan Festival Committee.

The blaze resulted in nine individuals sustaining injuries. Emergency responders were deployed to the scene to contain the fire and provide medical assistance to the affected persons.

The Buglasan Festival Committee has acknowledged the incident and is investigating the cause of the fire. The committee did not immediately provide additional details regarding the extent of the injuries or the damage sustained at the festival venue.

The festival, one of the major cultural celebrations in the region, continued under heightened safety measures following the incident.