At least three establishments and a house were razed to the ground after a fire a broke out in Purok 9, Barangay Poblacion, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur evening on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

The structures destroyed included an art sign shop, a barbershop, and a motorcycle parts store. A house beside the shops was also affected.

The fire broke out past 8 p.m. and was raised to third alarm. It was put out after nearly three hours.

No one was reported hurt in the incident.

Authorities are still determining the cost of damage.

Investigators are looking into a possible electrical issue as the cause of the fire.

“Posibleng sa kuryente siya pero karon, dili pa namo ma-confirm kay under investigation pa,” Bayog Fire Station Acting Municipal Fire Marshal, SFO3 Jufry Cantal, said.

The local government has extended assistance to those affected by the fire.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) also reminded business owners and residents to prioritize safety.

“Kung naa ta’y kuryente, kung dili na nato gamiton, i-unplug, ug i-off ang atong mga appliances especially pud sa atong LPG. I-check every time, kung dili nato gamiton, atong i-close. Atong kuhaon ang mga dirt, mga oil para dili maka-start sa sunog. Especially sa atong upcoming Christmas season, dapat naka-ICC or dili naka-overload ang atong mga linya,” Cantal added.