Benguet (CNN Philippines, April 24) — Local fire and environment officials are trying to put out an ongoing forest fire which has razed around three hectares of land in Bokod town, Benguet since Friday.
The Bureau of Fire Protection in Bokod said the forest fire started in Sitio Pakak, in the municipality’s Barangay Pito.
There are no reports of casualties so far, authorities added.
Last year, similar forest fires erupted in the Cordillera Region. The tragedy burned 889 hectares of land and left ₱2.08-million in damage.
This story will be updated.
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