1,000 families affected by fire in Barangay Tugbungan, Zamboanga City

About 1,000 families were affected by the fire that hit Bagong Dalan, Barangay Tugbungan in Zamboanga City on Sunday evening.

The City Government of Zamboanga also posted that about 500 houses were damaged fire by the fire that was started at around 8 p.m., according to Tugbungan Barangay Chairman Ramon Saavedra, through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO).

Mayor Khymer Olaso took the lead in mobilizing resources to respond to the fire incident that reached third alarm.

He also led the emergency response and ensured that immediate care and support are available for those affected by the fire.

The City Fire Department said the fire was placed under control at 9:57 p.m..

Meanwhile, an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.

Also present at the scene were District 2 Congressman Jerry Perez, Councilor Joel Esteban, City Administrator Percival Ramos, Barangay Chair Saavedra and his council members, and Executive Assistant Eddie Saavedra.

"Assessment and profiling are underway and is led by the City Social Welfare and Development in collaboration with the barangay council," the City Government said. — BAP, GMA News