MANILA, Philippines – Nasa 1,000 tirahan ang naabo sa sunog sa Barangay Lamion, Bongao sa Tawi-Tawi nitong Martes ng gabi, Pebrero 3, ayon sa Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
“Personnel from Coast Guard Station (CGS) Central Tawi-Tawi immediately proceeded to the area and conducted necessary assistance. After an hour, the fire was declared under control and subsequently extinguished,” sinabi ng PCG.
Iniulat ng Tawi-Tawi station na ipinadala ang mga tauhan mula sa OpCon Units at Coast Guard Sub-Station Bongao kasama ang mga kailangang kagamitan
“to support coordinated land and water operations, including the safe evacuation of residents, ensuring maritime safety, and assisting other responding agencies during the fire incident.”
Kabilang dito ang law enforcement agencies, Municipal and Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (MDRRMO and PDRRMO), at Provincial Government.
“The fire quickly spread due to strong winds, affecting closely built residential stilt houses in the area.”
Dinala sa Coast Guard station sa Tawi-Tawi ang mga apektadong pamilya para sa pansamantalang tutuluyan at tulong.
