Fire engulfs bar in Zambales

A 20-minute fire razes a bar at Sitio Banlog in Palauig town, Zambales Saturday, June 12, leaving some P100,000 in damaged properties. (Photo courtesy of Marco Alonzo)

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales––A fire razed a bar at Barangay Sto. Nino in Palauig town Saturday, officials said Monday, June 14.

Authorities said the fire broke out about 6:45 a.m. in Sitio Banlog and was put out shortly after 7 a.m.

Investigators said an electric fan that overheated caused the fire.

The blaze spread quickly, destroying the whole bar made of light materials.

No one was hurt in the fire, but its damage was estimated to reach P100,000. INQ

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