Residential Fires September, 2026

This is a reported list of residential fires in the Philippines for September, 2026. The Bureau of Fire Protection is on record saying the fire codes does not apply to residential areas which is why so many of them go up in flames during a fire. Being made of light materials all it takes is one spark to cause massive devastation. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2297735/fire-displaces-19-families-in-iloilo-city

Nineteen families, or 83 individuals, were affected by an hour-long fire that hit a residential area in Veterans Village in this city late Tuesday night.

The Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in its first situation report issued at 9 a.m. Wednesday, said 12 houses were affected by the blaze, five of which were totally damaged while seven were partially damaged.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said there were no casualties.

The fire broke out at around 10:05 p.m. in Veterans Village, City Proper. Firefighters declared the blaze under control at 10:45 p.m. and declared it out at 11:03 p.m.

The cause of the fire remained under investigation as of Wednesday.

Personnel from the BFP-Iloilo City Fire Station, Iloilo City Police Office, ICAG and Federation Iloilo Volunteer Fire Brigade, along with other volunteer groups, responded to the incident.

The affected families were brought to a day care center identified by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) as an evacuation site.

The CSWDO assessed the affected residents and damaged houses and distributed food and non-food assistance.

Relief assistance included rice, canned goods, drinking water, hygiene kits, sleeping kits, and water containers. The affected families were provided a hygiene kit, sleeping kit, and jerry can, the EOC report said.

The BFP continued mapping and investigating the fire site to determine the cause of the blaze.

Meanwhile, the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office coordinated with barangay officials and the CSWDO and disseminated updates to the city’s disaster response clusters and the public.

A separate local report early Wednesday initially placed the number of affected houses at 10, four of which were destroyed.  The subsequent EOC situation report placed the official initial count at 12 houses, 19 families, and 83 individuals as of 9 a.m.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2297882/fire-leaves-18-families-homeless-in-bohol-town

At least 12 houses were destroyed and 18 families were left without homes after a fire broke out in Barangay Napo

in Loon town, Bohol, on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

The fire started shortly after 7 a.m. in Purok 3, according to Senior Fire Officer 3 Gregorio Langcamon Jr., fire marshal of the Loon Fire Station.

The fire started at a house owned by a certain Neria Buna, which was being rented by a female student of Bohol Island State University (BISU)-Calape.

Strong winds brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, and the close spacing of houses contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. Many of the affected houses were also made of light materials, according to the fire marshal.

Firefighters from the Loon Fire Station responded to the blaze, with personnel from the Calape Fire Station joining the firefighting operation. Local residents also helped in efforts to contain the flames.

The firefighting operation lasted nearly three hours before the fire was completely put off.

The BFP-Loon is still investigating the cause of the fire. Authorities are looking into the possible involvement of a lampshade and other electrical equipment that were reportedly left plugged in.

The total amount of damage is still being assessed.

No fatalities or injuries were reported.

Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado immediately directed the provincial government to extend assistance to the families affected by the fire.

The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office distributed food and non-food essentials to help address the immediate needs of the displaced families.

Aumentado said it would continue to support the affected residents as they recover and rebuild following the fire.

 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/02/19-houses-razed-by-fire-in-bacolod-22-families-left-homeless

A total of 22 families were left homeless in a fire that damaged 19 houses in Bagong Dalan, Purok San Jose 2, Barangay Sum-ag here on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Fire Officer 2 Anthony Val Isansa, arson investigator of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Bacolod, said the fire broke out at 9:20 p.m., originating from the bedroom of a female renter of a house owned by a security officer.

It immediately spread to neighboring houses mostly made of light materials, due to the prevailing winds, he added.

Of the damaged houses, 14 were destroyed, and five others were partially damaged.

Isansa said the challenging part during the firefighting operation was the pathway to the fire scene, as they had to cross a bamboo bridge to be able to reach the area.

The bamboo bridge was later damaged and people now uses the main road far from the area.

He said the fire was initially caused by electrical ignition due to arcing after the house owner just reportedly tapped power supply with his neighbor.

An extension cord plugged from the main outlet was used by the lady renter in charging her cellular phone and when using a ceiling fan in the bedroom.

Nobody was inside the house when the incident happened.

Isansa said the area is considered a red zone due to the congestion of the houses, which is situated beside each other.

Fire out was declared at 9:50 p.m., leaving an estimated P120,500 worth of damage. No injuries were reported.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/04/3-kids-die-in-mandaluyong-fire-while-parents-at-work

Three children died in a fire that broke out at a four-story house in Block 39, Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City, on Thursday night, Sept. 3, while their parents were at work.

SF01 Maelbert Abueg of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Mandaluyong said the blaze started around 7:30 p.m. on the fourth floor, where the victims -- aged two, four, and seven -- were inside a room.

The two younger children were found dead inside the room when responders arrived. The seven-year- old managed to crawl out but was later declared dead at the hospital.

The victims' parents were reportedly at work at the time of the incident, while their grandmother was on the first floor of the house.

Residents helped put out the fire, which was extinguished at around 7:41 p.m.

The BFP said the blaze did not spread to nearby houses and no fire alarm level was raised.

Damage was estimated at P220,000, while investigators are still determining the fire’s origin and cause.

 

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1283852

An estimated PHP4.5 million in properties were destroyed by a fire at dawn on Friday in this city, with authorities suspecting it was arson.

In an interview, Fire Officer-2 Angelou Daisog said 397 individuals or 106 families were affected in Sitio Santa Cruz, Barangay Lapasan, where 92 houses were razed. The damaged area covered at least 3,000 square meters.

"We are looking into the possibility of arson, as there were reports that some witnesses allegedly saw an individual who quarreled with one of the homeowners," he said.

However, Daisog said they are still investigating the incident and weighing the evidence on that angle in coordination with the police.

No injuries or casualties were reported by the Bureau of Fire Protection in connection with the blaze.

Barangay Chairperson Julito Ogsimer provided temporary shelter to affected families at the barangay covered court and distributed food and clothes.

Barangay Lapasan is one of the city's most populous villages with more than 60,000 residents. This year alone, some of its sitios were razed by fire several times, displacing families and destroying properties worth at least PHP1.5 million.

In response, the barangay council deputized women to become auxiliary fire responders in the community.

Barangay Councilor Mark Anthony Bustamante said the women, trained with the Bureau of Fire Protection, were mostly housewives left to tend their households.

"In every zone, we also provided fire extinguishers so that they will be the first to respond while fire trucks are underway," he said.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/766120/talisay-fire-leaves-42-families-homeless-man-hurt

A morning fire left 42 families homeless after it swept through Sitio Verde, Barangay San Isidro, Talisay City, on Saturday, September 12.

According to the Talisay City Fire Station, the blaze started around 8 a.m. at the residence of a certain Antonio Saberon.

The fire quickly escalated, reaching a 3rd alarm before firefighters managed to bring it under control around 9:02 a.m.

Authorities reported that 37 houses were razed while five others sustained partial damage.

The incident left an estimated ₱1.3 million in property damage.

Meanwhile, a 41-year-old man sustained minor burns and was immediately given first aid and medical attention.

Investigators from the Bureau of Fire Protection are still conducting a probe to determine the exact cause of the fire.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/13/more-than-100-homes-razed-in-separate-fire-incidents-in-pagadian-city

More than 100 houses were burned in separate fire incidents in Pagadian City last Saturday, September 12.

Some 120 houses were destroyed when a  fire broke out at 3 a.m. in Purok Masanagon in Barangay San Pedro.  

Flames quickly spread to adjoining houses made of light and semi-concrete materials, forcing residents to escape the raging flames.

The fire was finally controlled at 4:44am.  Initial report from the Pagadian Disaster Risk Reduction and Management office reports one person missing.

Meanwhile, another fire incident was reported at Purok Fatima, Barangay Dao in Pagadian City at 9:15am on the same day.

Pagadian social welfare officials and personnel are conducting profiling and assistance distribution for the victims. 

 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/16/woman-dies-in-lucena-city-fire

An elderly woman died in a fire that broke out at a residential area near the Dumacaa River bridge at Purok Atin-atin, Barangay MarketView, on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 15, here.

Lucena City police identified the victim as Editha De Castro, 74. Firemen found her body inside the comfort room.

Also damaged by the fire were nearby houses mostly made of light materials and situated near the Dumacaa River bridge

The BFP Lucena raised a fire alarm at about 4 p.m. and declared fire out at 5:38 p.m.

According to the report, the fire started at 3:30 p.m., but it was reported at about 4:50 p.m., when fire brigades, the Lucena police, and members of city rescue teams responded.

Arson investigators are still determining the cause of the fire. Damage to property was estimated at P300,000.

The affected 34 families were temporarily sheltered at the evacuation center and are being provided with relief assistance by the local government.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/767976/mambaling-fire-101-families-affected-p1-2m-damage-logged

At least 101 families or 375 individuals were affected by a residential fire that hit Sitio Lawis in Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City, on Friday, September 18, with initial property damage estimated at ₱1.2 million, according to the Cebu City Government and the Cebu City Fire Station.

The city government’s initial assessment recorded 58 houses affected, including 52 that were totally burned, four partially burned and one classified as slightly affected.

The assessment also listed 41 sharers, four renters and four lodgers among the affected households.

The affected families and individuals were brought to the Viking Gym, which served as the designated evacuation site.

The city government registered the fire victims and internally displaced persons (IDPs) following the incident and scheduled verification and validation on the first and second days after the fire.

It also provided hot meals to the affected residents.

The city government recommended financial assistance for the affected IDPs, as well as relief assistance for families and individuals, including housing materials, rice and assorted goods.

According to the Cebu City Fire Station, the fire was reported at 3:26 p.m. on Friday, September 18, in Sitio Lawis, Barangay Alaska Mambaling.

The first fire engine departed at 3:27 p.m. and arrived at the scene at 3:32 p.m., recording a five-minute response time over a distance of 1.5 kilometers.

A report from the Bureau of Fire Protection recorded 33 structures burned over an estimated affected area of 800 square meters.

Authorities said the fire involved homes with light materials.

The fire was placed under control at 4:34 p.m. and declared fire out at 5:30 p.m.

Eleven BFP fire trucks and response units were deployed. Two ambulances and eight auxiliary personnel also responded.

The incident was initially placed under first alarm at 3:32 p.m.

The fire station recorded two injuries and no fatalities, with estimated property damage of ₱1.2 million.

As of Saturday, September 19, fire investigators had yet to determine the initial cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding it.

 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/21/sexagenarian-killed-in-quezon-house-fire

A 65-year-old Person with Disability (PWD) was killed in a fire in Sitio Delantar, Barangay Lutucan Bata, this town, on Sunday morning, Sept. 20.

Police identified the victim as Maria, single.

Investigation said the victim was living alone in her house when the fire started.

Leo, 56, the victim’s relative, said the victim burned her own house and failed to rescue her due to the fire's intensity.

The fire was already out when the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) arrived.

An arson investigator said damage to property was P40,000.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2313823/3-injured-14-families-affected-by-baguios-new-lucban-fire

Fire struck at Baguio’s New Lucban Extension on Tuesday morning (Sept. 29), injuring three people and displacing 14 families (56 individuals).

The fire broke out at around 8:28 am, engulfing several residential units and business establishments, according to Baguio City Fire Marshall F/Supt. Mark Anthony Dangatan.

Dangatan said two civilians, who assisted in supressing the blaze, and a firefighter were hurt. 

The Baguio City Fire Station is investigating the cause of the fire.

The fire was placed under control at 9:10 a.m. and declared out at 9:25 am. Firefighters continued mopping-up operations after the blaze was extinguished.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/771385/consolacion-fire-destroys-several-houses-displaces-170-individuals

A late-night residential fire struck Barangay Pitogo in Consolacion town in northern Cebu on Wednesday, September 30, affecting 47 families made up of 170 individuals.

According to the Consolacion Fire Station, the blaze broke out at 10:32 p.m., prompting an immediate response from firefighters and other emergency responders in the area.

The fire, which lasted for nearly an hour was called in at past 10 p.m. Fire trucks and emergency responders were then dispatched to the fire scene. The firefighters arrived at the area seven minutes later, the time needed for them to cover at least 3 kilometers.

According to a report from the Consolacion Fire Station, the second alarm was raised at 10:44 p.m. and firefighters battling the blaze put it under control at 10:50 p.m.

The blaze was declared fire out at 11:115 p.m.

Initial assessment of fire investigators, FO3 Jaypee Ango and FO1 Kyle Castillon, several houses were razed and displaced 47 families made up of 170 individuals.

The fire victims were evacuated to a Consolacion evacuation center in Barangay Pitogo, according to a Consolacion Municipality Facebook post.

The victims were then given food and water and a place to sleep at the evacuation center.

As of this posting, fire investigators continue to investigate the cause of the fire and the estimated cost of damage to property destroyed by the fire.

That is 13 reported incidents for September. Remember, these are only the major fires reported in the national media. Residential fires are up all across the nation and they do not all make the news. This is the tip of the iceberg concerning the real situation in the Philippines.  

Residential Fires August, 2026

This is a reported list of residential fires in the Philippines for August, 2026. The Bureau of Fire Protection is on record saying the fire codes does not apply to residential areas which is why so many of them go up in flames during a fire. Being made of light materials all it takes is one spark to cause massive devastation. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2275543/11-month-old-among-5-dead-in-caloocan-city-fire-on-sunday

Five individuals, including an 11-month old infant, died in a residential fire in Caloocan City early Sunday morning, the Caloocan City Fire Station confirmed.

The fire was reported at 1:01 a.m. in a two-storey apartment with six units at Sinilyasi St., Barangay 8, Caloocan City. 

Five minutes later, the fire was raised to first alarm, then was put out at 2:04 a.m.

Apart from the five who died, the blaze affected around 15 individuals or six families living in the apartment units, the fire station reported.

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2275643/pwd-dead-as-fire-destroys-6-houses-in-lucena-city

A 21-year-old person with a disability (PWD) died Sunday, Aug. 2, when a fire destroyed his house in this capital city of Quezon province.

The Lucena City police said the fire broke out at around 6 a.m. in a residential area in the coastal village of Dalahican.

The blaze destroyed six houses, all made of light materials. Responding firefighters managed to put it out about an hour later.

However, firefighters and residents recovered the body of an occupant from one of the burned houses.

The victim was identified only as “Jayjay,” 21, and was described in the police report as a PWD. The report did not specify the nature of his disability.

Authorities estimated the property damage at around P100,000, noting that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blaze.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/08/03/fire-destroys-14-houses-in-zamboanga-city

Fourteen houses were destroyed by a fire in Sitio Baliwasan Grande, Barangay Baliwasan, this city, on Sunday, Aug. 2.

A total of 16 families were displaced by the blaze that broke out at around 2 p.m. Arson investigators are probing possible short circuit from a house as cause of the fire.

Investigation added that neighbors extinguished an earlier fire and advised the homeowner to switch off the main circuit breaker to prevent another blaze.

Hours later, the same wiring reportedly short circuited anew, igniting a second blaze which quickly spread to adjoining houses.

The fire was put under control after nearly an hour. No casualties were reported and follow-up investigation is ongoing.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1281173

Heritage houses were among the properties destroyed after a fire razed a city block here, causing an estimated PHP8 million in damage.

In an interview on Wednesday, community historian Raul Ilogon said among those affected were pre-World War II ancestral houses that were later converted into commercial buildings.

"I suppose some were already renovated (over the years) because of the American bombings in WWII," he said.

History professor Ryan Alber Ignacius Sanchez, who currently works at the Department of Tourism as a heritage consultant, said that some prominent families have owned some of those houses.

The fire broke out on the two blocks between Burgos and JR Borja streets on Tuesday afternoon and reached a fourth alarm before it was put out around 7 p.m.

The Bureau of Fire Protection received the fire call at 5:24 p.m., and the blaze was raised to a third alarm at 5:27 p.m. and a fourth alarm at 5:41 p.m. as flames intensified, according to reports. The fire was placed under control at around 7 p.m. before being declared out at 8:22 p.m.

Seven houses were destroyed, and three others sustained partial damage, affecting 24 families or 121 individuals. The fire burned about 800 square meters of the residential area.

During the operation, one of the fire trucks from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) was also burned while responding to the incident.

While there were no deaths, two individuals sustained injuries, including a BFP officer who was reported with first-degree burns on the left forearm and left ear.

The City Social Welfare and Development Department reported that displaced residents are temporarily staying at the city amphitheater, which has been converted into an evacuation center.

Fire Senior Inspector Johnrey Donasco, operations chief of the city BFP, said the fire spread quickly because many of the houses were made of wood. The BFP has yet to determine the cause of the fire, with investigators still examining the scene.

Local historian Antonio J. Montalvan II has previously written about Cagayan de Oro's vulnerability to fires and the loss of heritage structures, noting that the city's history is "replete with reports of big fires," including those in 1624, 1890, and 1969.

The wooden heritage houses that survived feature distinct Kagay-anon architectural designs, including wooden rounded corners and double roofings. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2283876/84-year-old-woman-dies-in-olongapo-city-house-fire

An 84-year-old woman died in a fire that engulfed a residential house in Olongapo City on Wednesday night, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said.

Fire Officer 2 Jayferson Liwag said in a telephone interview on Thursday that the fatality, Claudia Bautista, was unable to escape the burning house along Bonifacio Extension in Barangay Pag-asa.

The fire broke out at 7:42 p.m. and was completely extinguished at 8:16 p.m., Liwag said.

Three interrelated families, composed of 11 people, occupied the house.

According to initial information, the other residents were on the first floor while Bautista and a household helper were on the second floor when the fire broke out.

The helper managed to go downstairs to seek help and escaped the burning house. 

Bautista, however, was unable to get out and was later found dead.

Authorities are still determining the cause of the fire and assessing the extent of the damage and estimated value of the properties destroyed.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/08/14/80-houses-destroyed-in-zamboanga-fire

Some 80 houses were destroyed here when a fire swept through Cambodia Purok 1, Sangali at dawn on Friday, August 14.

The fire started at 1:21am and swept through the densely-packed neighborhood where houses are made of light materials.

The fire reached the third alarm and was placed under control at 2:44am. It was extinguished an hour later.

The Bureau of Fire Protection initially assessed the damage at P1.44-million.

The City Social Welfare and Development office is conducting its assessment of the situation. Initial data showed that around 100 families were affected by the fire.

 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/08/15/2-die-after-being-trapped-in-sampaloc-house-fire

A 78-year-old homeowner and her 48-year-old helper died after being trapped inside a burning house along Don Quijote Street in Sampaloc, Manila, early Saturday morning, August 15.

The two were found unconscious and lying on the floor, with police saying they still had pulses when firefighters brought them out. They were rushed to hospitals but were later declared dead.

The fire broke out at around 1 a.m. in the two-story house, which relatives said was built in the 1930s, and was declared out at 1:32 a.m.

A relative said he was about to use the bathroom when he noticed thick smoke coming from the house.

“Akala ko noong una, aircon lang na nagmalfunction at umuusok (At first, I thought it was just the air conditioner malfunctioning and producing smoke),” he said.

He immediately brought his family outside before rushing toward the burning house.

“Nilabas ko muna yung mag-ina ko, tapos tumakbo ako doon sa kabilang bahay. Pero sobrang kapal na ng usok (I brought my wife and child outside first, then ran to the other house. But the smoke was already very thick),” he said.

The family then called firefighters, who reportedly arrived about seven minutes later.

By the time responders reached the house, thick smoke had already filled the lower portion of the structure. The doors were also reportedly heavily locked, preventing firefighters from immediately entering through the ground floor.

Firefighters instead worked to open a window fitted with metal grills to gain access. After several minutes, they were able to enter and found the two victims unconscious and lying on the floor.

Fire responders said the victims still had pulses when they were brought out of the house. They were rushed to hospitals but were later declared dead.

The victims reportedly had no visible burns or wounds, raising the possibility that they may have died from smoke inhalation or suffocation. The exact cause of death, however, will have to be determined by the proper authorities.

A dog was also found unconscious inside the house. Neighbors desperately tried to revive the animal, with some performing CPR and others attempting mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. It was later brought to a veterinary clinic along Dapitan Street but could no longer be revived.

No adjacent structures were reported affected by the fire.

Initial information indicated that an electrical problem involving wires may have caused the fire, although authorities have yet to establish the official cause.

The incident remains under investigation.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2286928/10-families-lost-homes-in-koronadal-fire

Six houses were gutted by fire in Barangay Zone 1 here on Monday afternoon, leaving 10 families homeless.

The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) said the fire in Purok New Leganes, which broke out shortly after 4 p.m., quickly spread to neighboring houses, most of which were made of light materials.Two people suffered minor injuries and were given first aid by the CDRRMO rescue team.

The affected families, comprising about 30 individuals, were evacuated and are temporarily staying at the village gymnasium.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) distributed hot meals and emergency food packs to the fire victims.

The Bureau of Fire Protection is still investigating the cause of the blaze.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/759367/cebu-city-early-morning-fire-razes-6-houses-displaces-70-individuals

An early morning fire destroyed six houses and displaced 70 individuals in Sitio Kiosko, Barangay Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City, Friday, August 21, 2026.

SFO1 Fulbert A Navarro, fire arson investigator of the Cebu City Fire Station, estimated the damage to property at P225,000.

Navarro, in the initial report, said that they were also investigating reports that the fire was caused by faulty electrical wiring after several victims claimed that the fire started at the back of a refrigerator.

According to the Cebu City Fire Station, the fire was reported at 4 a.m. with the firefighters arriving at the fire scene at 4:05 a.m.

The firefighters said that the fire was placed under control at 4:45 a.m. and was declared fire out at 5:59 a.m.

According to the latest data from the responding medical unit, three people were injured in the incident. One was treated for burns while the two others had cuts due to broken glasses.

Barangay Basak Pardo Captain Jun Tumulak, told CDN Digital, that approximately 21 families or nearly 70 individuals were affected by the fire in the area. 

However, Tumulak said the number could still increase as they continued to verify the list of those affected by the fire.

In the meantime, the barangay has distributed modular tents to provide temporary shelter for the victims, along with initial relief supplies. 

Affected families were being temporarily sheltered at the Villa Zacati gym, which serves as an evacuation center for the fire victims.

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/999373/4-missing-4-injured-in-pasay-city-residential-area-fire/story/

A three-year-old child and three others died in a fire at Tengco Street, Barangay 106 and 107 in Pasay City, on Friday, August 21, 2026.

In a “24 Oras” report by Athena Imperial, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the victims were unable to escape their homes in time. The toddler and another victim were found embracing each other.

The fire broke out in the area around 1:00 p.m. and reached the second alarm. Authorities declared the fire out by 4 p.m.

Based on the BFP's initial investigation, the exploding LPG tank triggered the sudden blaze. The fire spread rapidly because the house was constructed from light materials.

An earlier report by Super Radyo dzBB's Luisito Santos said four residents sustained burns and other injuries. Firefighters and rescuers provided them with assistance.

Around 30 families were affected by the fire, according to barangay captain Salvador Vargas.

Residents and firefighters worked together to refill the water tanks of responding fire trucks as their water supply was running low.

Residents also evacuated their pets from the area as the fire spread.

Authorities have yet to provide information on the number of affected houses, casualties, the cost of damaged properties, as well as the cause of the fire.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/08/23/73-families-affected-in-muntinlupa-fire

Fire hit a residential area in Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa, on Aug. 22, affecting 73 families or 194 individuals. 

The blaze started at about 10:17 a.m. in Bunyi Compound on East Service Road. Firefighters raised the first alarm at 10:25 a.m. before the fire was put under control at 11:13 a.m. and put out at 11:50 a.m. 

Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon said the affected families are temporarily staying at Bunyi covered court. 

He ordered the city’s Social Services Department to provide assistance, especially essential non-food items like sleeping and hygiene kits, food packs and rice. 

The mayor assured families that they will be given financial support and referrals to other government agencies for special needs. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2294228/12-homes-gutted-by-la-union-city-blaze

A dawn fire gutted 12 houses in Barangay Ilocanos Sur in San Fernando City, La Union, on Friday.

No deaths were reported, but three female senior citizens and an adolescent were injured in the incident, an initial report showed.

The Provincial Government of La Union said the fire displaced 27 families who are currently staying at the barangay halls of Barangay Tanqui and Barangay Ilocanos Sur.

The fire started at 4:01 a.m., and firefighters declared “fire out” at  5:30 a.m., with rainfall helping contain the blaze.

Authorities said the fire could have been caused by candles being used because of a power outage at the time.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/08/27/fire-officer-hurt-18-families-displaced-in-muntinlupa-blaze

A fire officer was injured and 18 families were displaced in a blaze that hit Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa, on Wednesday, Aug. 26.

The Muntinlupa City Fire Station said the fire broke out at about 10:40 p.m. at a house in East Kabulusan along East Service Road.

Eight houses were razed, affecting 50 individuals, according to the city’s Social Services Department (SSD).

Senior Fire Officer I Ric Jayson Celis, 44, sustained an electrical burn and was rushed by the Philippine Red Cross Muntinlupa ambulance to Medical Center Muntinlupa for treatment.

Firefighters raised the first alarm at 10:51 p.m. before declaring the fire out at 11:46 p.m. Damage was estimated at P25,000.

The SSD conducted mapping, assessments, intake interviews, and distributed disaster cards to the affected families.

The city government said it will provide food and non food relief, recommend financial assistance, and refer families to other agencies for special needs.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/08/27/taguig-sees-two-fires-within-hours

Two fires hit Taguig City on Wednesday, Aug. 26, displacing eight families and destroying P2.5 million worth of properties.

The Taguig City Fire Station said the first blaze broke out at about 3:42 p.m. in Purok 1, Barangay New Lower Bicutan, hitting the barracks of the Philippine Army Finance Center Transport Services Cooperative.

Firefighters raised the first alarm at 3:51 p.m. before declaring the fire out at 4:38 p.m.

The incident destroyed two structures, affected 12 individuals, and caused P2 million in damage. The cause is under investigation.

Eight fire trucks, 23 volunteer and local government groups, and an ambulance responded.

At 5:19 p.m., another fire erupted on Macapagal Street, Zone 6, Barangay South Signal.

The blaze started in a four story residential building, originating from the third floor due to burning rubbish.

Firefighters raised the first alarm at 5:32 p.m. and declared the fire out at 6:06 p.m.

The second incident damaged P50,000 worth of properties and affected four families or 23 individuals.

Eight fire trucks, 14 volunteer groups, and an ambulance responded.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/08/28/woman-dies-after-reentering-burning-house-in-qc

A 25‑year‑old woman died after she reportedly went back inside a burning house to search for her mother on 13th Street in Barangay Damayang Lagi, Quezon City, on Friday morning, Aug. 28.

Investigators from the Bureau of Fire Protection‑Quezon City’s Arson Unit said the victim was about to jump from the third floor of the three‑story house when she remembered her mother and turned back.

A companion who was with her when the fire broke out was able to escape by jumping onto the roof, but the woman was not seen again and was eventually trapped inside the burning structure.

BFP-QC rescuers later searched the house using equipment from the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (QCDRRMC).

Her body was eventually found beneath the debris.

The blaze spread through residential structures made of light materials and was first logged for verification at 6:51 a.m.

A smoke sighting was reported at 6:55 a.m., with the BFP raising the fire to first alarm at 7 a.m. and second alarm at 7:11 a.m.

The blaze was placed under control at 7:55 a.m. and declared fire out at 8:45 a.m.

Some residents helped firefighters by fetching water to refill a fire truck battling the blaze.

The BFP is still investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the extent of the damage.

The exact number of families affected and the value of the damaged properties have yet to be determined.

Barangay Damayang Lagi officials continue to coordinate with affected residents, who are also appealing for assistance.

That is 16 reported incidents for August. Remember, these are only the major fires reported in the national media. Residential fires are up all across the nation and they do not all make the news. This is the tip of the iceberg concerning the real situation in the Philippines.  

Residential Fires July, 2026

This is a reported list of residential fires in the Philippines for July, 2026. The Bureau of Fire Protection is on record saying the fire codes does not apply to residential areas which is why so many of them go up in flames during a fire. Being made of light materials all it takes is one spark to cause massive devastation. 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/11/residential-fire-breaks-out-along-congressional-avenue-in-qc

A fire gutted 46 houses under Culiat Bridge II along Congressional Avenue in Barangay Bahay Toro, Quezon City on Saturday night, July 11, prompting authorities to raise the blaze to fourth alarm.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire was reported at 9:49 p.m. and was raised to first alarm at 9:51 p.m., second alarm at 10:05 p.m., third alarm at 10:15 p.m., and fourth alarm at 10:34 p.m. It was declared under control at 10:56 p.m. before it was completely extinguished at 11:26 p.m.

Fire Senior Inspector Rodrigo Delos Santos, commander of the BFP Quezon City Fire Station 1, said the fire reached fourth alarm because it occurred under Culiat Bridge II, a vital installation where informal settler families were living.

Initial investigation showed that the fire started in a single-story house occupied by an informal settler family under the bridge, although authorities have yet to determine its exact cause.

No deaths or civilian injuries were reported, but one firefighter experienced difficulty breathing while positioning and responding to the blaze. A total of 37 fire trucks and four ambulances responded to the incident.

Residents said the fire spread rapidly through the community, leaving many with little time to save their belongings as thick smoke engulfed the area.

Several families escaped safely but lost their homes, important documents, clothing, and other personal belongings despite efforts by residents to help contain the flames. Many of the affected families also appealed for assistance after being left without shelter and basic necessities.

Thin white smoke continued to rise from the affected area on Sunday morning, July 12, while the Congressional Avenue Bridge remained closed to traffic in both directions as of before 6 a.m. after portions of the structure reportedly lifted due to the fire.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire and assess the extent of the damage.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2263745/fire-hits-tondo-residential-area-on-tuesday-afternoon

A fire hit a residential area in Tondo, Manila on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection – National Capital Region (BFP-NCR).

In a Facebook post, BFP-NCR Manila City said that the fire occurred in a residential area in Dagupan Extension in Tondo, Manila around 4:01 p.m., with the first alarm instantly reached at 4:03 p.m.

The BFP-NCR said that the second and third alarms were eventually raised at 4:12 p.m. and 4:33 p.m., respectively. The fourth alarm was at 5 p.m. while the bureau said that the fire was placed on fifth alarm at 5:29 p.m.

It added that the fire was declared under control at 7:26 p.m.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/14/fire-hits-residential-area-in-pasig

The Pasig City government said around 132 families, or 512 individuals, were initially affected by the fire that broke out in a residential area in Barangay Palatiw, Pasig City on Tuesday night, July 14.

The city government said the figure is only an initial count as of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, with validation still ongoing to determine the total number of affected families.

The Pasig City DRRMO said the fire started along Balsancat Street at 6:04 p.m. and was raised to the third alarm at 6:23 p.m.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze at 8:23 p.m.

Two evacuation centers are currently open for the affected families: the Palatiw Evacuation Center at Catalina Covered Court and the Pinagbuhatan Evacuation Center along Balsancat Street.

Personnel from the barangay and concerned city offices immediately attended to the families at the evacuation centers, where food was also provided.

Authorities are still investigating the origin of the fire.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/17/fire-displaces-33-families-in-muntinlupas-barangay-cupang

A fire struck a residential area in Purok 6, Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa, on July 17, affecting 33 families or 110 individuals.

The Muntinlupa City Department of Disaster Resilience and Management reported that the blaze began at about 6:39 a.m. in Medina Compound. Firefighters raised the first alarm at 6:49 a.m. before extinguishing the fire at 8:24 a.m.

The city government’s Social Services Department conducted area mapping, assessments, and intake interviews, and issued disaster cards to the affected families.

The displaced families are temporarily staying at the JRF Multipurpose Building.

The city government, in coordination with Barangay Cupang, provided hot meals and will distribute additional food and non food relief assistance.

Mayor Ruffy Biazon assured the families that they will receive support.

Under a city ordinance, fire victims are entitled to financial assistance.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2265564/2-separate-fires-hit-baguio-no-injuries-reported

Two separate fires broke out in Baguio on Thursday, and no one was hurt, according to the Baguio City Public Information Office (PIO) on Friday, citing information from the Baguio City Fire Station.

The first fire broke out at around 4:25 p.m. at a residential lodging house at Lower Brookside.

Supt. Mark Anthony Dangatan, the city fire marshal, said firefighters arrived at the scene five minutes after receiving the report and found thick smoke billowing from the second-floor basement of the wooden structure.

The blaze was declared under control at 4:40 p.m. and was fully extinguished by 4:50 p.m.

The blaze affected about six square meters of the structure where two families have been dwelling. 

At around 5:40 p.m., another fire hit a residential house in Barangay San Roque.

Firefighters arrived at 5:45 p.m. and found that the occupants, with the help of neighbors, had already extinguished the fire using water after forcibly opening the affected portion of the house.

The second fire damaged about one square meter of the structure and involved one family.

Arson investigators have yet to determine the cause of both fires.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2266126/baguio-fire-displaces-6-families

Six families were displaced after a fire razed several houses along Sampaguita Street in Purok 8, Barangay San Luis on Friday morning, July 17.

Baguio City Fire Marshal Supt. Mark Anthony Dangatan said the blaze destroyed residential structures with a combined floor area of about 120 square meters. Most of the houses were made of light materials, including wood and galvanized iron sheets.

One resident suffered an asthma attack during the incident and was reported injured.

Dangatan said the Bureau of Fire Protection received the alarm through the city’s Smart City Command Center at 10:11 a.m. Firefighters arrived at the scene at 10:30 a.m., placed the fire under control at 11 a.m., and declared it fully extinguished at 11:20 a.m.

Firefighting operations were hampered by the location of the affected area, which was about 200 meters from the nearest accessible road, making it difficult for responding units to bring equipment closer to the scene, Dangatan said.

Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire and the extent of the property damage, which remain under investigation.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/20/tacloban-village-dad-wife-killed-in-fire

A couple was killed in a fire that destroyed their house in Barangay 107, New Hope Village, Santa Elena District, this city, on Sunday, July 19.

The victims were identified as Paeng, 32, barangay kagawad (councilor) of the village, and his wife, Abtik, 31.

Initial investigation by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the blaze started at around 6 a.m. from an overheated air conditioner.

The fire spread quickly as the house was made from light materials.

The fire was placed under control at 6:30 a.m.

Follow-up investigation is ongoing.

The affected unit was part of a government housing in the barangay.

 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/24/fire-displaces-over-40-families-in-muntinlupa

A dawn fire gutted houses and displaced more than 40 families in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24.

The Muntinlupa City Fire Station said the blaze broke out at 4:58 a.m. from an industrial establishment on San Guillermo Street. 

Firefighters raised the first alarm at 5:05 a.m. and declared the fire out at 6:31 a.m.

About 20 houses were destroyed, with property damage estimated at P350,000. 

The city government said the affected families are temporarily sheltered at the Biazon Building nearby.

The Social Services Department has conducted mapping and interviews, issued disaster cards, and pledged food, non food relief, and financial aid.

A total of 11 fire trucks, six water tankers, five volunteer groups, four ambulances, and a rescue vehicle responded to the incident.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/24/fire-leaves-15-families-homeless-in-qc

Fifteen families were left homeless after a fire destroyed adjoining studio-type residential units in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on Thursday night, July 23.

The blaze started at around 7:30 p.m. at 209 Ermin Garcia St. and was raised to the second alarm 10 minutes later, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Quezon City.

The fire was placed under control at 8:05 p.m. and was completely extinguished at 10:18 p.m.

Barangay Silangan Chairman Bong Villarba said an estimated 15 families were affected by the fire, which residents believed may have been caused by a short circuit.

All residents were able to escape, and no deaths or injuries were reported.

The affected families were temporarily sheltered at the barangay hall, where the barangay prepared a disaster tent and provided basic necessities, including food, first-aid supplies, pillows, and other relief goods, Villarba said.

 

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/750546/basak-pardo-fire-displaces-13-families-damages-7-houses

Thirteen families, or 45 individuals, were displaced after a late-night fire damaged at least seven houses along Jumalon Street in Barangay Basak Pardo, Cebu City, on Friday, July 24.

Initial reports from the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) and the Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWS) showed that three houses were destroyed, while two sustained partial damage. The two other affected houses were owned by absentee owners.

According to the Cebu City government’s initial report, the Cebu City Fire Station said it received the alarm at 10:25 p.m. and raised the first alarm upon arriving at the scene at 10:30 p.m.

Firefighters placed the blaze under control by 11:15 p.m. and declared the fire out at 11:45 p.m.

Authorities said the fire affected seven households, comprising 13 families or a total of 45 individuals.

Among those affected were six family sharers, while two of the affected structures were owned by absentee owners, according to the city’s initial assessment.

The displaced residents were temporarily housed at the Basak Pardo Barangay Hall as of Saturday, July 25.

Following the incident, the DSWS conducted intake interviews, validation, and damage assessment of the affected families.

The city government also began providing hot meals, with food assistance intended to cover their needs for three days.

Based on its initial assessment, the DSWS recommended the distribution of relief goods and financial assistance to affected families and property owners.

It recommended providing ₱20,000 each to owners of totally and partially damaged structures, ₱10,000 to sharer families, and ₱5,000 to owners of affected structures who were absent during the incident.

The DSWS also recommended the provision of housing materials to owners of the affected structures.

Authorities have yet to determine where the fire started.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the cause of the blaze, the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the exact amount of property damage remain under investigation.

No injuries or fatalities had been reported in the initial reports released by the Cebu City government and the Cebu City Fire Station.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/29/two-3rd-alarm-fires-hit-pandacan-tondo-before-dawn

Two separate fires, both reaching the third alarm, broke out in Pandacan and Tondo, Manila, before dawn on Wednesday, July 29, prompting a massive response from firefighters and volunteer fire brigades.

The first fire broke out at Building 1 of Residences in Pandacan at around 3:40 a.m. The blaze allegedly started on the fourth to fifth floors of the building, making it difficult for firefighters to contain the flames.

The fire reached the 1st Alarm at 3:48 a.m., the 2nd Alarm at 3:54 a.m., and the 3rd Alarm at 4:37 a.m. 

Fire suppression operations were ongoing as of posting.

The nearby Carlos P. Garcia High School also suspended classes on Wednesday due to the fire incident.

The fire also caused traffic to build up early along Mabini Bridge, as motorists and commuters passing through the area were affected by the ongoing firefighting operations.

Meanwhile, another fire broke out at Dagupan Extension in Tondo at around 4:09 a.m., also reaching the 3rd Alarm at 4:47 a.m.

Residents were seen salvaging whatever belongings they could from their homes as firefighters worked to put out the blaze at Dagupan Extension.

Firefighters managed to bring the Tondo blaze under control at 5:13 a.m. and declared it out at 5:30 a.m.

The Manila Fire District and volunteer fire brigades responded to both incidents.

Authorities have yet to release details on the cause of the fires, as well as any reported casualties or the extent of property damage.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/30/pasig-fire-displaces-over-400-families-kapitolyo-hs-shifts-to-remote-classes

At least 402 families have been evacuated following a fire that broke out in a residential area along Rosemarie Lane in Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City, on Wednesday, July 29, according to the barangay.

As of 10 a.m. Thursday, July 30, Barangay Kapitolyo said the count covered families registered at its evacuation centers.

The Pasig City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (Pasig City DRRMO) said the fire started at 2:01 p.m. before it was raised to the second alarm at 2:09 p.m. and the third alarm at 2:36 p.m.

Firefighters put the blaze under control at 5:44 p.m. before fully extinguishing it at 10:21 p.m.

Barangay Captain Alex Torres said the affected houses were made of light materials and were close to each other, which may have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.

The Bureau of Fire Protection estimated that the blaze destroyed more than 100 houses.

The fire’s origin remains under probe, but Torres said reports indicated that when the blaze was still small, residents were told to shut off their circuit breakers to stop electricity from spreading, yet the advice was not followed right away.

He said they had received reports that LPG cylinders were allegedly being sold in the area by unregistered sellers, and that their presence may have contributed to the fire’s rapid spread.

Meanwhile, Torres said some affected residents refused to evacuate to the Kapitolyo Amphitheatre because they did not want to leave their homes due to reports of opportunists allegedly looting properties in the area.

Aside from the donations sought through the barangay's public appeal, Torres said fire victims will also receive financial assistance from the national and local governments.

He urged each evacuated family to leave one representative at the temporary shelter so assessment teams could easily identify beneficiaries and ensure they are included in the distribution of assistance.

"The barangay is prepared to provide feeding support for two to three days, while the city government will take over the assistance starting Sunday. The affected families are expected to stay for around two weeks," Torres said.

He added that beneficiaries of the barangay's recent rice subsidy program will also be reassessed to ensure they are included in the next distribution in August.

One representative from each affected family will also be enrolled in the Kaagapay Program of the Pasig Employment Service Office (PESO), a 10-day employment assistance program that provides minimum wage as initial livelihood support to help families recover from the fire.

He also said that the barangay is working on the release of its Special Trust Fund (STF) so it can be used to provide assistance to fire victims.

“Fire is the most dangerous and the last thing we want to happen in our homes. We should check our electrical wiring,” he reminded.

The barangay also thanked everyone who extended their help and support.

Meanwhile, Kapitolyo High School shifted to asynchronous classes on Thursday, July 30, to ensure the safety and well-being of students and school personnel.

The school said the move was prompted by lingering smoke and the smell of burned electrical wires around the campus following the fire.

The school reminded students to coordinate with their respective subject teachers through their Messenger group chats for their scheduled learning activities for the day.

 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/29/2-college-students-killed-11-injured-in-legazpi-city-fire

Two college students were killed and 11 others were injured in a  fire that engulfed a boarding house here on Tuesday, July 28.

‎‎The fatalities were identified only by their aliases, "Jer," a resident of Sorsogon province, and "Will," from Masbate province. Both were students in a college in Legazpi City.

‎Injured were alias "Dado," 18, of Matnog, Sorsogon; "Carlo," 19, of Bacacay, Albay; "Jojo," 17, of Masbate; "Fer," 18, of Libon, Albay; "Trish," 17, of Guinobatan, Albay; "Ally," 18, of Masbate City; "Sheen," 22, of Bato, Catanduanes; "Jan," 18, of Libon; "Ken," 17, of Virac, Catanduanes; "Junjun," 17, also of Virac, and "Rey," 21, of Masbate City.

‎Most of the injured were students of a college here.‎

‎Initial investigation revealed that the fire started in an annex law office before spreading to several parked vehicles and eventually reaching the nearby boarding house where the victims were staying.‎

‎The incident occurred at around 2:26 a.m. while the victims were asleep.‎

‎According to a police report, responding firefighters from the Legazpi City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) discovered the bodies of the two victims who were trapped inside the burning boarding house during retrieval operations.

‎‎The victims were taken to the Legazpi City Hospital but were declared dead on arrival.

‎Authorities are conducting follow-up investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire and damage to property.

That is 15 reported incidents for July. Remember, these are only the major fires reported in the national media. Residential fires are up all across the nation and they do not all make the news. This is the tip of the iceberg concerning the real situation in the Philippines.