MANILA, Philippines – Around 80 houses were destroyed during a fire that broke out last night at a residential area in Cebu City, a radio report said.
No one was hurt during the blaze that started at C. Padilla St., Duljo-Fatima in Cebu City, the report added.
Authorities are now looking into reports that an unattended candle caused the fire, which lasted for two hours.
Arson investigators placed the extent of damage to property at P2.8 million. - By Dennis Carcamo