About 1,000 families were affected by a major fire that struck Barangay Leon Garcia in Agdao, Davao City, shortly after 5 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2026, according to the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).
The fire reached Task Force Alpha alarm level and burned for about four hours before firefighters, assisted by residents, brought it under control.
The CSWDO said the number of affected families was estimated at 1,000, while authorities continued counting the individuals affected to determine the total number of people impacted by the incident.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is investigating the cause of the fire. Investigators have identified the house where the fire reportedly started as part of their ongoing inquiry.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the blaze.
As of the latest information provided, affected residents were staying at five evacuation centers following the fire.
The local government, along with private offices, had also begun providing initial assistance to those affected by the incident.
The fire’s impact on the community remained under assessment as authorities continued gathering information on the number of affected individuals.
