Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Fire razed Ukay-ukay area in Bayog

Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur (March 28, 2018) – Fire Incident transpired at the Ukay-Ukay Sections located inside the public market of Barangay Poblacion, Bayog, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 12:00 Midnight of March 28, 2018.

Bayog Municipal Police Station (MPS) OIC-Chief of Police Senior Inspector June A. Lawingan said the PNP elements of Bayog MPS dispatched immediately to cordon the area and assist the flow of traffic in the area.
 Some police operatives secured the area for any looters that might take advantage during the incident, he said.

Initial investigation conducted by the investigator of Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) disclosed that the fire originated below the table from which the Ukay-Ukay has been displayed that lasted for about ten (10) minutes and fortunately, there were no reported injuries/casualties during the incident.

The BFP investigator added that the cause of fire and estimated damage are still to be determined.(By JONG D. CADION)

Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office