9 hurt after fire breaks out during Buglasan Festival in Dumaguete

MANILA, Philippines — Nine individuals were injured after a fire broke out during the celebration of Buglasan Festival in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday evening.

According to the Buglasan Festival Committee in a statement, the fire broke out at the Canlaon Booth around 9:04 p.m

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Firefighters immediately responded to the scene and extinguished the fire just minutes later at 9:15 p.m.

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Initial report from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) states that the cause of the fire was electrical and accidental in nature.

The Buglasan Festival Committee said nine suffered abrasions and minor burns but are now in stable conditions after being brought to the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital and Silliman University Medical Center for immediate medical treatment.

Meanwhile, Negros Oriental Governor Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria ordered the Buglasan Safety and Security Committee led by the Bureau of Fire Protection, to immediately re-inspect all the Buglasan Booths to prevent similar incidents.

The provincial government, for its part, assured the public, visitors, and participants that the highest standard of safety protocols is in place. /jpv