Fireman hurt, pets killed in Kidapawan City fire

Photos by Williamor A. Magbanua

KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato – Fire engulfed a house along Jose Dans Street here on Monday afternoon, killing at least two cats and a dog, and caused the electrocution of a fireman, an arson investigator confirmed on Tuesday.

Fire Officer-1 Bryan Macadangdang responded to the scene but accidentally touched a live wire in the process of putting off the fire.

He was immediately brought to the Kidapawan City Hospital for treatment. He suffered burns on his hands, but was already out of danger as of posting time.

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Fire Officer 1 John Paul Caneda, arson investigator, said the cats were trapped inside the house and the dog died from inhaling the massive fumes.

Two other dogs, a pug and a shih tzu, sustained burns on their bodies and are now being treated in Davao City.

A staff of the veterinary clinic said the dogs “are suffering chills and sometimes have seizures.”

The Bureau of Fire Protection pegged the damage at over P700,000, accounting for the personal belongings and appliances lost. /jpv