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Sorsogon City sets up coastal road market for fire-displaced vendors
Following a major fire that destroyed the Sorsogon City Public Market on Saturday evening, provincial authorities are preparing a temporary trading site on the coastal road to support affected vendors. Heavy equipment has been mobilized to clear and prepare the area for immediate occupancy.
LSN Philippines ·
SORSOGON CITY — The Sorsogon provincial government is moving quickly to establish a temporary market along the coastal road to accommodate vendors displaced by a destructive fire that ravaged the Sorsogon City Public Market late Saturday, October 24.
Provincial Administrator Eric Ravanilla said heavy equipment has been deployed to clear the designated coastal road site and ensure it becomes accessible for the displaced business owners. The makeshift market arrangement aims to minimize economic disruption to the vendors whose livelihoods were affected by the incident.
The fire, which gutted the city public market during the weekend, left numerous merchants without a place to conduct their daily trade. By utilizing the coastal road location, authorities seek to provide an interim solution while assessment and rebuilding efforts for the original market facility proceed.
Official statements indicate the provincial government is coordinating closely with city officials and market stakeholders to ensure the temporary site meets basic operational requirements and safety standards. Further details regarding the timeline for market operations and support measures for affected vendors are expected to be announced in the coming days.