200 lose homes in Cebu village fire

CEBU CITY—More than 200 persons were displaced and at least P1-million worth of property were destroyed in a fire in Renaissance, Barangay Bulacao, Cebu City.

F03 Omar Segovia, Cebu City fire station investigator, said at least 27 houses were destroyed in the fire that started past 3 p.m.

Two persons were treated for injuries—Aden Sigue, 36, and Juanito Abellanosa, 52.

Nenita Alit, village councilor, said at least 240 persons sought shelter at a school gym near the fire site. Jhunnex Napallacan, Inquirer Visayas

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