Fire razes 8 houses in Albay

LEGAZPI CITY – At least eight houses were burned in a fire in Victory Village in Legazpi City Friday morning.

Legazpi Mayor Noel Rosal said based on the initial reports reaching his office, the fire started at around 9 a.m. and was declared under control at 10:55 a.m.

Rosal said initial investigations by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) revealed that it was caused by a faulty electrical wiring.

“No casualties were reported but five houses were totally burned,” Rosal said. CDG/rga

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