A devastating fire swept through Farland Extension in Barangay Dumoy on January 28, 2025, destroying eight homes and a church. The blaze, which began around 2:30 p.m., quickly spread due to the light materials used in the structures.
According to a witness, the fire started on the wall of one of the houses in the area. Neighbors immediately responded to contain the flames, but the fire rapidly engulfed nearby homes and a church due to the highly flammable materials used in the structures.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) responded swiftly, with teams from Talomo, Toril, and volunteer firefighters from Daliao, Mintal, Lizada Toril, Dumoy, and Baliok working to control the blaze. The fire was officially declared out at 3:24 p.m. by Fire Senior Inspector Alejandro E. Abonit II of the Toril Fire Station.
No injuries or fatalities were reported among residents or responders. The BFP is investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the estimated cost of damages.
A total of nine families were affected by the incident, leaving many displaced. The incident highlights the vulnerability of communities with structures built from light materials, prompting calls for improved fire safety measures in the area.
Authorities are urging residents to take precautions and ensure their homes meet safety standards to prevent similar incidents in the future.
