Capitol Site fire leaves 37 families homeless

by Mildred V. Galarpe

AN EARLY morning fire hit Barangay Capitol Site on Dec. 27, 2021, leaving P1.6 million in damage to properties.

A total of 27 houses were totally burned, leaving 35 families and 140 individuals homeless.

The fire, which started in the residence of Rudy Pondar was reported at 1:49 a.m. The fire was declared a fire out at 3:25 a.m.

Fire Officer 1 Ariel Jay Toron suffered a laceration on his left palm, while Eleazar Montimayor had a laceration on his right toe.

Fire investigators are still looking into the cause of the fire. (MVG)