More than 200 families were displaced after a massive fire hit Purok 4, Barangay 23-D in Davao City on the evening of May 8, 2026, authorities said.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region XI, the fire started around 8 p.m. and affected about 150 houses in the area. An estimated 300 individuals were left without homes because of the incident.
The fire escalated to a fourth alarm as firefighters struggled to contain the blaze in the densely populated community. Authorities declared the fire under control shortly after 1 a.m. on May 9.
Investigators have yet to determine the cause of the fire. The BFP said an investigation is ongoing to identify the origin of the blaze.
No deaths or missing persons were recorded in the incident. However, one man sustained second-degree burns during the fire and was reported injured.
Residents affected by the incident were forced to evacuate as the fire rapidly spread through the neighborhood. Firefighters continued clearing operations in the area hours after the blaze was extinguished.
The BFP has not yet released an estimate of the total property damage caused by the fire. Local authorities are expected to coordinate assistance for displaced families affected by the incident.
The incident adds to a series of residential fires recorded in urban communities in Davao City in recent months, where closely built houses often contribute to the rapid spread of flames.
