BY IVY TEJANO
DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao Fire District reported on Thursday, Jan. 2, zero fireworks-related incidents here during the holiday season.
FIRE Senior Insp. Richard Quiboquibo speaks during a live broadcast of the Davao City Disaster Radio. (FB)
But Fire Senior Insp. Richard Quiboquibo, chief of the BFP Fire Safety Enforcement Branch, said they recorded a fire incident on Dec. 27 that razed two houses and damaged two others and displaced families.
The BFP said electrical issues remain to be a leading cause of fires in communities while smoking-related incidents also contributed to fires here.
Quiboquibo advised the people to disconnect electrical appliances, ensure cooking gas tanks are turned off after cooking before leaving home, and exercise awareness when smoking.
Acting Davao City Police Office chief Police Col. Hansel Marantan said that Christmas and New Year here were generally peaceful.
Marantan said over 26,000 police personnel ensured the safety of events and gatherings during the month-long Pasko Fiesta celebration.
He thanked DCPO personnel and the City Security and Safety Clusters for zero firecracker-related accidents.
“The combined efforts strengthened law enforcement measures and ensured seamless public safety operations across the city,” Marantan said.
Marantan said the city and law enforcement agencies are working hand-in-hand in implementing comprehensive anti-criminality strategies and public safety initiatives.
