1 missing as fire razes 8 houses in Rizal town

LUCENA CITY – A fire of still unknown origin broke out on Thursday afternoon, April 11, in Taytay town in Rizal province, destroying eight houses.

The Region 4A police reported that the blaze originated from the house of Nelson Calinisan in Barangay Muzon at 2:27 p.m. and was declared under control around 4:17 p.m.

Village officials said the fire left 16 families, or 52 individuals, homeless. The victims were transferred to an evacuation center where local social workers are attending to them.

No casualties or serious injuries were reported in the fire incident, police said.

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However, on the Facebook page of Barangay Muzon, it was reported that a 14-year-old girl went missing at the height of the incident.

The village officials sought the help of the public to locate her.

Firemen were still conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze. INQ