A fire destroyed two houses and damaged three in Brgy. Manta-angan, E.B. Magalona town, Negros Occidental on Monday afternoon, July 24.
The fire left 18 individuals displaced and caused an estimated damage of P1.68 million, the EB Magalona Municipal Fire Station said.
The Office of E.B. Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon sent food packs containing rice and canned goods, and new clothes to affected residents on Tuesday, July 25, a press release from the town said.
The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of E.B. Magalona also facilitated assistance to the victims of the fire.*