This is a reported list of residential fires in the Philippines for January, 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.
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| https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1266061 |
A 7-year-old girl was injured after a fire of unknown origin destroyed two houses and several motor vehicles in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, on Thursday, New Year’s Day.
Capt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), said the fire was reported around 3:55 a.m. at a compound in Barangay Cangmating.
Polinar said it was too early to determine whether the fire was caused by Christmas lights left switched on by the homeowners.
Initial investigation reports showed that the fire also destroyed three motorcycles and a four-wheeled vehicle.
The girl was taken to a hospital after sustaining burns on her shoulder.
Polinar said no fire incidents related to Christmas and New Year celebrations have been reported in the province so far.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/01/7-families-lose-homes-in-bacolod-fires |
Seven families lost their homes in two fires here on New Year's Day, Jan. 1.
The first blaze was reported in Purok Christian, Barangay Bata, at 12:19 a.m., damaging three houses and affecting six families and 10 individuals.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Bacolod declared fire out 20 minutes later. Damage to property was P22,500.
The second fire was reported in Purok San Benito, Barangay Sum-ag, at 12:23 a.m. One house was partially damaged. One family or five persons were affected by the fire that was declared out seven minutes later. Damage to property was P1,000.
Arson investigators are probing the cause of the two fires
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| https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2162251/residential-fires-hit-tagbilaran-city-baclayon-on-new-years-day |
Two residential fires broke out in separate areas of Bohol on New Year’s Day, damaging houses in Tagbilaran City and Baclayon town but leaving no one injured, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said.
The first fire was reported at around 3:23 a.m. at a two-story residential house in Purok 1, Barangay Dao, Tagbilaran City. The property, owned by Nicasio Calamba, housed three families with a total of nine individuals.
Firefighters from the BFP Tagbilaran City Fire Station responded within five minutes, deploying three fire trucks, an ambulance, and an auxiliary water tanker.
A first alarm was declared at 3:28 a.m., with the fire placed under control at 3:35 a.m. and declared “fire out” at 3:44 a.m. One residential structure with an estimated floor area of 192 square meters was damaged in the blaze. Authorities placed the estimated cost of damage at P1.44 million. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
Later that day, at 5:42 p.m., another residential fire was reported in Barangay Santa Cruz, Baclayon town. The fire involved a house owned by Gilda EstaƱo and affected one family consisting of a single individual.
The BFP Baclayon Fire Station responded within five minutes and declared a first alarm at 5:47 p.m. The blaze damaged an estimated 100 square meters of the residential structure. No casualties were recorded.
Authorities said the causes of both fires are still under investigation.
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| https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/1/10/fire-razes-80-houses-in-cebu-city-1013 |
A fire in Cebu City razed 80 houses in Barangay Tinago on Saturday morning.
The fire at Villagonzalo 1 in Sitio Riverside reached third alarm, the Cebu City Fire Station said.
SFO3 Wendell Villanueva, station spokesperson, said that the houses were made out of light materials
“The area was also too narrow,” said Villanueva in Cebuano.
It took them about one hour and a half to put out the fire.
About 90 families, or 400 people, were affected, including a 45-year-old man who suffered burns on his left arm.
Firefighters have yet to determine the cause of the fire, which caused an estimated P3.6 million in damage.
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| https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/686578/400-left-homeless-after-huge-fire-hits-tejero-cebu-city |
An early morning fire left around 400 individuals homeless and one person injured in a densely populated residential area in Barangay Tejero, Cebu City, on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
The fire broke out at Sitio Riverside, Villagonzalo 1, initially reported as Brgy. Tinago but eventually updated and corrected to Brgy. Tejero, prompting an alarm at about 5:22 a.m., according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Cebu City.
Firefighters arrived at the scene within seven minutes, but the blaze had already spread rapidly through closely built houses made mostly of light materials.
The fire lasted for roughly two hours.
The injured individual was identified as Jonathan Duterte, 45, the owner and one of the occupants of the affected homes in the area.
He sustained burns on his left arm and was given medical attention.
No fatalities were reported.
The fire affected a total of 90 families, or an estimated 400 individuals, leaving them displaced.
BFP data showed that around 80 residential structures were damaged, with the fire burning an estimated 2,400 square meters of land.
It left approximately P3.6 million in damages.
Authorities raised the first alarm at 5:32 a.m., followed by the second alarm at 5:37 a.m. as flames continued to intensify.
A third alarm was declared at 5:54 a.m. to call in additional firefighting units.
At least three ambulances and 15 rescue teams had been deployed to assist residents and responders during the operation.
The fire was declared under control at around 6:30 a.m. and was fully extinguished by 7:09 a.m.
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined as fire investigation is currently underway.
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| https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2169277/4-houses-gutted-by-fire-in-tuguegarao |
Four houses were gutted by fire along Campos Street in Barangay Caritan Sur here late Friday night, firefighters said on Saturday.
The blaze broke out shortly before 11 p.m. in a house made of light materials, allegedly due to an unattended mobile phone charger that exploded, according to initial reports. The fire quickly spread and destroyed three other nearby houses.
The more than three-hour fire prompted city firefighters to seek assistance from neighboring towns in Cagayan and Isabela before it was declared a fire-out.
Fire officials said that an investigation is still ongoing and an official report is expected to be completed on Saturday. The total cost of damage is still being assessed.
No fatalities or injuries were reported.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/19/5-hurt-in-mandaluyong-residential-fire |
Five people, including two minors, were injured in a fire that hit a residential area on Block 36 in Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City on Monday, Jan, 19.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the blaze started at around 6:12 a.m. and was quickly raised to the second alarm at around 6:28 a.m. as the affected houses were built with light materials.
The third alarm was raised at 7:34 a.m. and was eventually declared fire out at 9:17 a.m.
Meanwhile, first responders attend to five individuals who were hurt in the incident, including a 11-year-old boy who sustained abrasion on his left knee, a 16-year-old boy who sustained a laceration wound on his left foot, a 20-year-old man who had abrasions on his abdomen, a 29-year-old man who sustained a huge laceration wound on his left forearm, and a 36-year-old man who had burn blisters on his right hand.
All five of them were given immediate medical assistance and are now in stable condition.
Arson investigators are still determining the cause of the fire and amount of damage to property.
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| https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2170616/fire-razed-4-houses-in-lanao-del-norte-town |
A fire that raged on for about an hour razed four houses along the national highway of Purok, Barangay Taguitic in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, around 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
Abeliza Manzano, chief of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO), said in a phone interview that a lighted candle that was left unattended in one of the houses had started the fire which quickly spread to nearby houses made of light materials, according to the initial investigation from the Bureau of Fire Protection.
Four families, comprising 19 individuals, have been affected and are now temporarily staying with their respective relatives, Manzano said.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP, with firefighting teams from the Lanao del Norte towns of Kapatagan, Sapad, Lala, and Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, declared the fire out at 8:32 p.m. No one was reported injured in the incident.
Joy Corpuz, head of the Kapatagan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO), said the local government of Kapatagan, through its municipal social welfare and development office, had extended relief and food packs to the affected families.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/20/fire-razes-houses-in-sta-mesa-manila |
Several houses were destroyed in a fire that hit a residential area in Bacood, Sta. Mesa, Manila, on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20, TXTFIRE PHILIPPINES reported.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the blaze reached the second alarm at around 4:25 p.m and the third alarm at 4:59 p.m.
The fire was extinguished at around 6:31 p.m.
Firefighters said about 70 families were affected in the blaze.
Arson investigators are still determining the cause of the fire and amount of damage to property.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/23/iligan-fire-displaces-300-individuals |
More than 100 families were displaced by a fire on Thursday afternoon in Barangay Saray here.
The City Social Welfare and Development Office said 114 families were affected by the fire. No casualties were reported but while six persons were injured.
Sixty-two houses made of light materials were destroyed. Seventeen sustained partial damage. Damage to property was placed at P675,000.
The fire reportedly started at the house of Josefina Rivera who was not home during the fire.
Arson investigators have yet to determine the cause of the fire that reached the fourth alarm.
The Bureau of Fire Protection said this was the 11th fire incident recorded here this month.
Arson investigators said houses with firewalls were spared and prevented the fire from spreading.
Barangay Saray Captain Nietzsche T. Largo said more than 300 individuals were affected by the fire, prompting the declaration of a state of calamity.
Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ICDRRMO) chief Armien Alorro said victims are staying in evacuation centers and provided with initial relief assistance, including hygiene kits, kitchen kits, and rice.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/24/2-elderly-people-die-6-wounded-in-makati-residential-fire |
Two senior citizens, a 70-year-old woman and a 69-year-old man, were killed in a fire that hit a residential area at the corner of D. Gomez Street and Sandico Street in Barangay Tejeros, Makati City, early Saturday morning, Jan. 24, Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay confirmed.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the blaze started at around 1:57 a.m., was raised to the second alarm at 1:59 a.m., and escalated to the third alarm at 2:35 a.m.
Firefighters declared the fire out at 6:40 a.m.
In addition to the fatalities, six other individuals required medical attention: a 24-year-old man who sustained abrasion wounds, a 37-year-old woman who experienced weakness of the body, an 81-year-old man who is suffering from dementia, a 25-year-old woman who also sustained abrasion wounds on her elbows, a 20-year-old woman who experienced dizziness, and a 50-year-old woman who had a seizure.
Meanwhile, the Makati Social Welfare Department (MSWD) said 185 families, equivalent to 502 individuals, were severely affected by the fire.
Relief efforts are underway to assist the affected residents.Arson investigators are still investigating the cause of the fire and the cost of damage to property.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/24/fire-destroys-27-houses-in-bacolod |
Twenty-seven houses were destroyed in a fire on Saturday afternoon in Barangay 10 here.Fire Insp. Jemarie Tapiru, deputy city fire marshal, said the fire was reported at 2:19 p.m. and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) responded immediately.
Due to strong winds and huge flames, the BFP raised the status to third alarm, prompting more fire trucks to respond.
Tapiru said that 22 houses were totally destroyed and five were partially damaged.
Firefighters had difficulty entering the area due to narrow alleys.
Tapiru said that other fire volunteers crossed a creek to be able to reach the area and contain the fire.
The fire was put under control at 2:59 p.m. and fire out was declared at 3:28 p.m.
Tapiru said the area was considered a red zone or fire hazard, considering its congested state and small alleys, with houses mostly made of light materials.
Investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of fire.
Mayor Greg Gasataya arrived at the scene to check affected residents who are temporarily staying at the barangay multi-purpose hall.
Gasataya said that a school near the barangay is being prepared for fire victims. Initial assistance has been extended by the city government.
“We will ensure that ample support is given to those affected by this fire incident.”
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/25/principal-killed-in-fire-in-samar |
A school principal was killed in a fire that hit his home in Barangay Malihao, Hinabangan, Samar, on Saturday morning.
The victim was identified as Dolfo, 58.
A housemate noticed smoke from the victim’s room and observed a thick smudge on the door frame.
The housemate called the victim’s nephew who attempted to open the door but was unsuccessful.
The nephew forcibly kicked the door open and thick smoke came out. The victim’s body was found on the floor near the door.
The victim’s body was transported to a funeral home in Catbalogan City, Samar.
The Hinabangan Municipal Police Station (MPS) have coordinated with the Scene-of-the-Crime Operatives (SOCO) for a post-mortem examination.
The Hinabangan Fire Station is conducting further investigation. Damage to property was estimated at P250,000.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/26/35-families-homeless-in-bacolod-fires |
Thirty-five families were homeless and 16 houses were destroyed in two fires here on Sunday and Monday.
The first fire at 4:40 p.m. on Sunday in Purok 3 Batad, Sitio Magsungay, Barangay Singcang-Airport affected five families or 13 individuals and destroyed three houses.
Damage to property was placed at P15,000. Fire out was declared at 4:59 p.m.
The fire was caused by an overheated ceiling fan from a house occupied by two siblings.
The second fire happened at 5:20 a.m. in Purok Masanag 1, Barangay 26. Thirteen houses were destroyed and 30 families or 60 persons were rendered homeless. Fire out was declared at 5:55 a.m.
The fire started from an unoccupied house due to electrical ignition caused by arcing. Damage to property was pegged at P150,000.
No injuries were reported in the two fires.
The city government has extended assistance to fire victims.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/30/60-families-displaced-by-early-morning-fire-in-bacoor |
Around 60 families were displaced by a fire that hit a residential area in Barangay Talaba 2 in Bacoor City at 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30.
Mayor Strike Revilla said the fire reached the second alarm at 1:42 a.m. and was declared under control at 2:08 a.m. The flames were fully extinguished at 2:30 a.m.
No injuries or fatalities were reported.
A total of nine Bureau of Fire Protection trucks and 44 volunteer fire trucks responded to put out the blaze.
The City Social Welfare and Development Office told the Manila Bulletin that the affected families are currently seeking temporary shelter at the Maliksi I evacuation center.
They have been provided with hot meals while interviews and psychosocial debriefing are ongoing.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/31/man-hurt-as-fire-razes-3-houses-in-muntinlupa |
Fire razed three houses, affecting five families and injuring a man in Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa.
The Muntinlupa City Fire Station reported that the blaze started from a house on Gavino Loraya Street at about 2:58 p.m.
The first alarm was raised at 3:06 p.m. before the fire was put under control at 3:42 p.m. and extinguished at 4:01 p.m.
Luisa, one of the residents in the house, said she was sleeping when she was suddenly awakened by an increase in temperature.
When she checked, she saw that the first floor of their houses was on fire. She told her grandfather and niece to immediately go out of the house. She tried to get a bucket of water to put out the fire but to no avail. She called for help.
The fire spread and razed two other houses.
During the incident, Medardo Getalado Jr., 56, suffered a laceration on the left side of his face. He was given first aid by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Emergency Medical Services. He declined to be taken to a hospital.
The fire affected five families or 18 individuals. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A total of seven fire trucks from the BFP and the Muntinlupa City government, three ambulances, and a rescue vehicle responded to the incident.
That is 18 reported incidents for January. 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.
