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TACLOBAN CITY — Two fire incidents broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, Oct. 30, while a power outage left the city in darkness.

The first incident occurred in a densely populated area of Barangay 62-A in the Sagkahan district around 1:29 a.m., followed by a second blaze in the V&G Subdivision at 1:57 a.m., according to Tacloban City Fire Director Chief Inspector Anthony de Paz.

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No injuries were reported in both incidents.

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While investigations are ongoing, authorities suspect that a lighted candle might have caused the fire in Barangay 62-A.

This incident burned 14 homes, originating from the residence of Pio Pagador, who reported losing all his belongings.

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“We were awakened by the fire, and we just ran out,” Pagador said.

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In V&G Subdivision, one house, owned by Rayzel Eval, was razed.

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Damage in both fires was pegged at P800,000.

The fire incidents happened when a citywide blackout struck at around 11 p.m..

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Power was restored past 3 a.m. on Wednesday.

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