Eastern Visayas Media Without Borders
Borongan City, Eastern Samar — Two victims were found dead in a fire that occurred in Brgy. Alang‑Alang during the onslaught of Typhoon Uwan on Sunday, November 9, 2025, around 1:29 a.m.
Borongan City Fire Station, led by FCINSP Victor C. Ygbuhay, RME, MMPA, prompting an immediate response to the fire in the said area.
The firefighters conducted a size‑up to determine the fire’s origin and possible entry points for rescue.
Authorities then began extinguishing the flames to check for trapped individuals, and inside the house, they discovered the two victims, who were immediately pulled out.
The victims were confirmed dead, and the authorities attempted CPR before transporting them to the nearest hospital.
The fire was controlled around 1:50 a.m. and fully extinguished by about 2:00 a.m. An initial investigation indicates the fire started in a room of a two‑storey house, causing approximately ₱10,000 in damages. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.
