ORMOC CITY– Power interruption led to a devastating fire that destroyed an entire house in Barangay Canramos at around 9:30 am last December 11.
The house, a combination of concrete and light materials, was owned by alias “Lea,” a self-employed, married resident of Brgy. Canramos.
According to the Tanauan Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) investigation, the fire started from an unattended candle that was left burning during the power outage.
The homeowner suspects that the candle, when it had completely melted, ignited the fabric it was placed on, causing the fire to quickly spread. The surrounding area, made mostly of light materials, contributed to the rapid escalation of the blaze.
The fire was brought under control by 10:20 pm and was completely extinguished by 11:20 pm.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The estimated damage to the property was pegged at P2 million.
(ROBERT DEJON)
