BFP responds to 7 forest fires in Benguet
Published February 24, 2024 8:35pm Updated February 24, 2024 8:35pm The Bureau of Fire Protection has responded to seven forest fires in the province of Benguet. According to a 24 Oras Weekend report by John Consulta on Saturday, over 1,000 hectares of mountainous areas in Tuba burned for at least four hours. The authorities were […]
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The Bureau of Fire Protection has responded to seven forest fires in the province of Benguet.
According to a 24 Oras Weekend report by John Consulta on Saturday, over 1,000 hectares of mountainous areas in Tuba burned for at least four hours.
The authorities were able to rescue four people from the fire.
The other forest fires were in Itogon, Kabayan, and Bokod, Benguet.
“Ongoing pa rin yung forest fire natin, although controlled naman sa mga malalapit sa Kabayan, sa mga tower,” said BFP Tuba Fire Marshall Fire Senior Inspector Meson Asing Jr.
(The forest fire is still ongoing, although it’s under control in areas near Kabayan and the towers)
According to data from BFP-CAR, more than 60 forest fires broke out in the region since January 1.
Data from BFP recorded a total of 2,518 fires in the country from Jan. 1 to Feb. 23, 200 of which were in Metro Manila. — Jiselle Casucian/DVM, GMA Integrated News
