Fires down in March, Cebu City BFP reportsFirefighters work double time to contain a blaze that struck Barangay Tinago in Cebu City recently. CEBU, Philippines — Cebu City saw a notable decline in fire incidents in March compared to last year, which the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) attributed to its intensified Fire Prevention Month campaign. Based on BFP’s latest data, the city recorded a total of 26 fires from March 1 to 31 this year, a significant decrease from 34 fires in 2025 and 39 in 2024 during the same month. Fire authorities reported zero fatalities in Cebu City this year, a further decline from three deaths recorded last year. Bonga kini sa atong sobsob nga fire prevention effort sa BFP (ug) Cebu City Fire Station,” he said.

Source: Philippine Star April 01, 2026 18:55 UTC