Fire damages structures in Umapad dumpsite

Fire damages at least 11 structures within Umapad dumpsite in Mandaue City. (MANDAUE CITY PIO)

Fire damages at least 11 structures within Umapad dumpsite in Mandaue City. (MANDAUE CITY PIO)

CEBU CITY—Fire destroyed 11 structures inside the dumpsite in Barangay Umapad in Mandaue City on Friday morning.

No one was reported hurt in the fire that broke out at 9 a.m., said Umapad barangay captain Nelson Rubio .

Initial investigation showed that the fire started after a resident left the garbage that he was burning unattended.

The fire was declared under control at noon.

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