Ten establishments were destroyed in a fire in Barangay Tan Pael, Tigbauan town, Province of Iloilo.
The fire broke out at around 2 a.m. on August 20, 2024, according to Barangay Tan Pael Chairman Maribeth Tupino in an interview with GMA Super Radyo Iloilo.
Based on initial fire investigation, an electric bike (e-bike) that was reportedly left overcharged in an establishment owned by a certain Vicente Diaz caused the fire.
A total of 10 establishments were destroyed. Four of these establishments are eateries, one fast food restaurant, two photocopy shops, while three other eateries were gutted partially.
Damages reached approximately P8 million.
(via GMA Super Radyo Iloilo)
