Fire devastates over a hundred homes in Mandaue City's Labogon district
A three-hour blaze on Tuesday evening razed 110 houses in Barangay Labogon, Mandaue City, leaving many families displaced.
Around 5:18 p.m. on Tuesday, a fire alarm was triggered in Barangay Labogon, Mandaue City, prompting a rapid response from the nearby fire substation. The incident escalated quickly, reaching a third alarm by 5:47 p.m., and the flames burned for roughly three hours before being brought under control at 7:12 p.m. and finally doused at 8:43 p.m. The blaze consumed 110 residential units, affecting an estimated 300 square metres of land. The Mandaue City Fire Department reported the extensive damage, while the City Social Welfare Services Office started profiling the displaced families to determine immediate assistance, including clothing and hygiene supplies.
Why it matters
The fire leaves hundreds homeless and highlights the need for rapid emergency response and relief support in the community.
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