A vehicle and a portion of a store, including some of the store’s merchandise, were razed by fire in Barangay Lilingayon, Valencia City, Bukidnon.

The fire broke out past 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and fire volunteers responded to the area immediately.

The store owner also sustained burns in the hand.

BFP said the cost of damage was estimated at more than P650,000.

“Adunay tanker sa Sumifru, mao’y una nakaresponde duol pud sa ilaha ang Lilangayon tapos naa man ang Sumifru, ilahang tanker, sila’y una nakaresponde. Pag-abot sa area then atong mga kauban pud didto, nag-finishing tapos gi-cordon nila ang atong fire scene para ma-preserve (ang ebidensya),” Valencia City Fire Station Chief of Operations, SFO2 Johnny Paclibar, said.

After the incident, speculations came out that the fire may have been an act of arson, since the fire reportedly started at the front portion of the vehicle.

Authorities are verifying the allegation saying that there is a possibility that the fire started from the vehicle.

“Apil pa na sa atong imbestigasyon kay sa karon, dili pa ta makaingon nga tinuyuan pero duha ang gikuha nga anggulo gihapon posible ug naa gihapon pud sa electrical kay kana nga orasa, medyo hayag na man gud na alas-5:00 ug siya ra pud ang tao nga nakasulod sa iyang tindahan,” Paclibar added.

No one was reported hurt in the incident.

BFP reminded the public to remain cautious, noting that fires can still occur even during the rainy season.