ORMOC CITY-The local fire bureau is currently conducting a thorough investigation after the home of a tuba gatherer was reduced to ashes in a fire that broke out around 10:10 am on Saturday, November 2, in Barangay Domogdog, Barugo, Leyte.
Fire investigator SFO2 Fatima Potencia identified the homeowner as “Gadon,” 51, married, and a tuba gatherer residing in the said area.
According to SFO2 Potencia, an investigation based on the homeowner’s testimony revealed that Gadon had left the house at around 9 am to visit another barangay, leaving the residence unoccupied and with no electrical devices plugged in. Upon his return, he found the house already engulfed in flames.
SFO2 Potencia further reported that a bystander claimed to have heard a loud blast from within the house, which may have originated from the electrical wiring.
The Barugo Bureau of Fire Protection declared the fire under control at 10:30 am the same day, with no injuries or casualties reported.
The estimated damage caused by the fire is valued at approximately P30,000.
SFO2 Potencia noted that further investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire.
(ROBERT DEJON)
