KABANKALAN CITY GOVT. AND OTHER CONCERNED EXTEND ASSISTANCE TO FIRE VICTIMS

TEN houses burned down and 13 families were displaced by a devastating fire that broke out Tuesday November 1 in Barangay 1, Kabankalan City

The fire, which started at approximately 3:10 yesterday, quickly spread through the residential area of Barangays 1 that left 10 homes totally damaged and three partially damaged.

A total of 58 individuals were affected by the fire.

Authorities evacuated the affected families to the covered court of Barangay 1.

It took more than an hour before it was declared under control by the Bureau of Fire Protection.

The devastation erupted in Barangays 1 in Kabankalan City forcing numerous families from their homes to temporary shelter into evacuation centers. The entire community joined hands in an outpouring of support and assistance for those affected by the tragic incident.

The Kabankalan City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), in collaboration with other relevant agencies and local organizations immediately responded to the incident and extended assistance.

The city government through Mayor Benjie Miranda, Vice Mayor Miguel Zayco and the City Council expressed concern over the tragedy.

Mayor Benjie Miranda extended P25,000 in financial assistance while former Mayor Isidro Zayco gave P13,000, Vice Mayor Migz Zayco, SPM Jerzy Guanzon and SPM Rey Cordero donated Food and Water Supplies and Ann Marie Zayco donated 100 Jollibee food packs.

Other Donations poured in as follows:Brgy Capt Gerardo Tabujara, Vivian Gustilo, Jhenny Bheb Pacia, Jessie Barbadia, Vilma Bendol, Riley Ramos and Van Francis Ramos

Used Clothing:Cipriano Santillana, Jr, Market Family c/o Nick Joel Siason, Gerardo V. Elerio, Roel Capada, Mila Lucasan, Betty Glomo, Leo Jun Graciadas, Henry Ginoy, Riza Vicente, Rosemarie Liena, Jemima Cabaylo, Mary Fabale, Benjamin De Jesus, Angel.Oyog, Nelson Teodoro, Nenita Bendol, Elsie Castro, Judith Mae Aticuna, Dyna Garibay, Maria Dailyn Nacion, Nadar Family, Butch del Rio, Avon, Lariosa Family, Rosalinda Tabasin, Reggie Linas and Marietta Marites Cajilig.

Houses burned to ground zero in Kabankalan