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Fire guts houses in Kawit, Cavite 2 days before Christmas

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Ronilo Dagos

A fire broke out in a residential area at Kalye Onse, Gahak-Marulas, Kawit, Cavite, Monday morning.According to initial reports, the fire started at around 5 a.m. in one of the houses and quickly spread to nearby residences. Most of the affected houses were made of light materials, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). The fire even reached the neighboring barangay of Pag-asa, Imus City.Many residents were unable to save their belongings as the fire quickly engulfed their homes. Strong winds were reportedly a factor in the quick escalation of the blaze.The fire was raised to first alarm and was extinguished at around 6:30 a.m.Firefighters from Kawit and Imus BFP, along with other volunteer fire units, immediately helped in containing the blaze.Authorities are still determining the extent of the damage and the cause of the fire. No injuries or casualties have been reported so far. The fire victims have been evacuated to a temporary shelter according to local officials.

A fire broke out in a residential area at Kalye Onse, Gahak-Marulas, Kawit, Cavite, Monday morning.

A fire broke out in a residential area at Kalye Onse, Gahak-Marulas, Kawit, Cavite, Monday morning.