An open flame and faulty electrical wiring triggered the late Christmas Eve fire at the Digos Public Market, a Bureau of Fire Protection official said.
According to BFP Digos City Fire Marshal Senior Inspector Karl Badilles, they are still gathering more information to determine other causes of fire in the market.
It can be recalled that a blaze started in the older section of the Digos Public Market at around 8 in the evening last December 24.
The fire was already under control at around 10 in the evening and one was injured in the fire that caused an estimated P25 million in damage.
“The fire spread quickly to neighboring stall areas resulting to razed booths as most of the structures in the affected area were made of light materials,” Badilles said.
Meanwhile, BFP reminded the public to make sure that the electric wirings in their homes and business establishments are of high quality and do not cause electric short circuit.
“Avoid tampering, flying electric connections, and all electrically sourced appliances or any electric repairs must be properly installed by competent licensed electricians to prevent fire,” Badilles pointed out, stressing that everyone must not use lights and wirings that are not safe.
He also reminded everyone to never leave candles and cooking food unattended and avoid the use of external heating equipment inside homes and establishments to prevent open flame to cause fire.
