Molo: At least 57 families were rendered homeless when a fire hit a residential area in Barangay San Pedro in Molo town on Thursday at noon. ‘The fire caused significant damage, with 46 houses destroyed and two partially damaged,’ Acting Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon said in a statement.
According to Philippines News Agency, data from the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWDO) showed the affected families also included seven border families and two sharers, equivalent to 240 individuals. They are currently staying at Molo 1 Elementary School.
Ganzon said they are preparing the necessary resources to support the fire victims. ‘We have activated our social welfare and health teams to provide temporary shelter, food, medical assistance, and counseling services,’ he said. Static water tanks with a capacity of 2,000 liters are also being provided at Molo I Elementary School to ensure access to safe drinking water, he added. He also urged the public to help the families who have lost their homes.
Investigation is st
ill ongoing to determine the cause of the fire that began at 12:22 p.m. and was placed under control at 1:16 p.m.
