IN PHOTOS: Aftermath of fire in Jagobiao, Mandaue City

Paul Lauro 06/19/2023

CEBU, Philippines—A fire broke out in a residential area in Purok Mangga, Sitio San Lorenzo Ruiz,  Barangay Jagobiao,  Mandaue City on Sunday noon, June 18, 2023. READ: Father’s Day fire destroys 15 homes in Jagobiao, Mandaue City;…

Fire out declared in Manila Central Post Office after more than a day

John Eric Mendoza 05/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — After a day and six hours, the fire that burned Manila Central Post Office was completely put out on Tuesday morning, the Bureau of Fire Protection reported. The blaze was first confirmed by authorities…

BFP-Mandaue: We also need an aerial ladder, more fire trucks

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/24/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Mandaue City has more than enough manpower to respond to fire incidents in the city. However, they lack an aerial ladder that would enhance their firefighting…

Rama: What pieces of equipment will BFP need to fight fires?

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Amid the series of fire incidents that damaged billions worth of properties in Cebu City, Mayor Michael Rama said the city and the local Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) unit would check what…

Pangasinan town’s entire fire department axed

Yolanda Sotelo 04/09/2023

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Ilocos Region (Region 1) has relieved the station head and entire force of Pozorrubio town, Pangasinan’s fire department four days after a midnight fire gutted three…

Truck N’ Trail buries BFP Mandaue by 100 points in MPBA hoop wars

Glendale G. Rosal 03/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Truck N’ Trail obliterated the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Mandaue, 167-67, in probably a record-setting feat for them in the Mandaue’s Pride Basketball Association (MPBA) on Saturday evening, March 18, 2023, at…

BFP Cebu City: Collaboration, coordination needed in fire prevention   

03/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuanos are reminded that they are not alone in the bid to prevent fire incidents in the city. The fire bureau in the city gave this reminder as it opened this year’s Fire Prevention Month…

Always observe fire safety, BFP Lapu-Lapu exhorts public

Futch Anthony Inso 03/01/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — In line with the observance of Fire Prevention Month, the Bureau of Fire Protection in Lapu-Lapu City urged the public to always observe fire safety. Fire Senior Inspector Jose Mardon Estrella said that…

3-day warehouse fire in Parañaque leaves P525-million damage

John Eric Mendoza 02/08/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A three-day warehouse fire in Parañaque — which started on Sunday and was put out on Tuesday — left around P525 million in damage, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). Apart from the massive…

Babag firecracker vendors found compliant with safety guidelines

Futch Anthony Inso 12/30/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Firecrackers and fireworks vendors in Barangay Babag, Lapu-Lapu City were found to be compliant with safety guidelines and policies. This was seen during the inspection conducted by the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO)…

Firecrackers still banned in Mandaue?

Mar Rose Sagarino 12/07/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The selling and lighting of firecrackers this Christmas and New Year in Mandaue City may still be taboo. Mayor Jonas Cortes on Wednesday, December 7, said that they already had initial talks with…

CCDRRMO, fire authorities to conduct weekly inspections for fire-free holidays

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 12/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To help prevent Christmas and New Year-related fire incidents, the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) will soon conduct weekly inspections in barangays with firecracker vendors and stores. According to…

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