A fire broke out in Jaro District, Iloilo City at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

According to residents of Barangay Our Lady of Lourdes, they were startled at the sight of a house nearby on fire.

The owner of the said house is reportedly into catering services.

Based on initial information gathered by barangay officials, at least five houses were razed.

The blaze spread quickly because of strong winds, the officials said.

GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas chanced upon employees of the catering services firm trying to save their belongings.

No casualty or injury was reported.

As of this writing, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Iloilo is investigating on the cause of the fire and the cost of damages.

“Pagdating doon sa kabila, hindi na namin maisalba lahat. Patuloy naming sinasabuyan ngunit hindi na namin kaya ang usok, baka mahimatay kami," John Cace Casumpang, one of fire victims, said.