CAPIZ FORUM
BFP: P7.11-M properties razed in 2010
ROXAS City — Despite an intensified information campaign by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), millions-worth of properties were razed by fire last year.
Information Officer Marlon Garbo of the Roxas City BFP disclosed that their office recorded some P7.11-million worth of damages on properties last year.
Garbo said the estimates were based on the 124 reported fire incidents in this capital city and six other towns in the 1st District of Capiz, namely Panay, Pontevedra, Panitan, President Roxas, Pilar and Maayon.
Fire prevention activities and vigilance of everybody remain the top measures to tone down more fire incidents in the province, he said.
“This is why we continue conducting lectures and seminars and other advocacies in the schools and communities,” said Garbo.
Fire safety should be a top priority in every home, office or establishment as it could claim not only properties but lives as well, he explained.
He said last year, they conducted 27 lectures and seminars and 16 fire drills, especially in schools.
“Series of inspection activities in all government and private hospitals, schools, building, boarding houses and night spots were also done regularly last year,” he added.
Garbo cited some fire safety tips at home such as eliminating fire hazards through good housekeeping; keeping out of flammable materials such as gasoline, alcohol, paint and the like from the house; regular checking of electrical installations; and non-overloading of electrical circuits, among others. (Jemin B. Guillermo/PIA/PN)
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