A house was destroyed in a fire in Barangay Bonuan Boquig, Dagupan City after a cooking pot was reportedly left unattended, authorities said.

Video shared by a resident showed flames razing the small home evening on Thursday, March 5, 2026, with the fire spreading rapidly due to the structure’s light construction materials.

The house belonged to the Paalisbo family. According to the homeowner, Pedro Paalisbo Jr., he had been cooking before the incident but fell asleep after feeling tired.

“Naramdaman ko na mainit na. Paglabas ko, malaki na ang apoy. Kinuha ko na yung anak ko doon sa higaan namin. Inilabas ko,” Paalisbo said.

His wife and another child were outside buying something when the fire broke out, leaving Paalisbo and one child inside the house at the time of the incident.

The fire razed the house in about 20 minutes, leaving the family unable to save any of their belongings. Despite the damage, no one was reported injured.

Authorities also noted that the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank used for cooking did not explode during the fire.

Fire Officer 3 Mark Vincent Caliboso, an investigator from the Dagupan City Fire Station, said responders immediately secured the LPG tank when they arrived.

“Pagdating namin sa scene, nilabas namin kaagad. Noong nilabas namin, nakabukas yung valve, ibig sabihin talagang nagluluto siya,” Caliboso said.

Initial estimates from the Bureau of Fire Protection placed the damage at around P24,000, although officials said the final valuation will still depend on the family’s assessment.

Caliboso reminded residents to remain cautious, especially during Fire Prevention Month.

“Be vigilant lang. Ang number one cause ng sunog, unattended cooking. Lagi namin sinasabi, bantayan habang nagluluto. Secondly, itong mga appliances pag umalis ng bahay, pls double check,” he said.

Personnel from the City Social Welfare and Development Office visited the area morning on Friday, March 6, to assess the family’s needs and prepare assistance for those affected by the fire.