PHA fire broke out in Veterans Village, Iloilo City, on September 1, 2026, displacing 19 families and affecting 12 homes, with five completely damaged. The fire was controlled by firefighters within an hour, and no casualties were reported. The Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) provided an initial assessment, later updating the number of affected homes and families. Relief efforts included distributing food, water, and hygiene supplies through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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