Fire incidents in Davao City have risen by nearly 29% compared to the previous year. The BFP and Davao Light are working together to address the issue and promote fire safety measures.
DAVAO City recorded 716 fire incidents from January to October 2024 or a 28.25 percent increase compared to the 557 incidents during the same period last year. Davao City Fire District Station spokesperson Senior Inspector Frances Mae Sendrijas said during the Davao Peace and Security Conference on Wednesday, October 16, that apart from the open flames and rubbish fires, electrical ignition, mostly from arcing and weak connections, was also the main cause of the fire.
Even during the rainy season, we see a rise in incidents, particularly electrical post-fires,” she said, adding that their agency has been actively coordinating with Davao Light and Power Company to address such incidents, particularly in responding to post-fires in the city.To recall, BFP-Davao fire district and Davao Light have reiterated in several media reports that residential areas remain the most commonly susceptible to fire incidents, followed by electrical post and grassland fires.
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