Tipolo fire: 1 injured, 3 homes burned
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A photo of the aftermath of the fire that broke out in a compound in Brgy. Tipolo, Mandaue City early on Tuesday morning, July 23. | CDN Digital photo / Paul Lauro
CEBU CITY, Philippines – One was injured while at least P100, 000 worth of properties went up in smoke in a fire incident that broke out in a residential area in Brgy. Tipolo in Mandaue City on Tuesday, July 23.
One of the residents who was identified as Jaylord Chua, 36, suffered a first-degree burn on his back.
The fire broke out at 3:10 a.m. and burned three homes that were made of light materials, according to a report by the Mandaue City Fire Station.
It was raised to second alarm at 3:15 a.m. before it was finally put out at 3:30 a.m.
As of this writing, fire investigators continue to determine the cause of the fire that displaced three families.
Neighbors said that the fire-affected homes were occupied by Korean nationals who were engaged in the food business.
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