Fire destroys 7 houses in Cavite town

INQUIRER FILES

LUCENA CITY, Philippines — A fire of still unknown origin destroyed seven houses Sunday in Rosario town, Cavite province, police said.

The Police Regional Office 4A said Monday that the blaze broke out shortly after noon along Talisay Street in Barangay Ligtong 1.

Firefighters extinguished the flames by 2:50 p.m., but not before the fire had razed seven houses made of light materials.

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reported that at least nine families, or 35 individuals, were displaced. They were temporarily housed at the barangay hall and assisted by local social workers.

The PRC also said four residents suffered minor injuries, including lacerations and abrasions, and were treated on site.

Police said the cause of the fire and the total property damage were still under investigation. INQ