There have been fewer fires however extra deaths and higher property injury within the first quarter of 2023 in comparison with the identical interval final yr, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) stated Monday.
According to the newest knowledge from the BFP, 3,991 fireplace incidents have been reported from January 1 to April 17, 2023—greater than 10% decrease than the 4,448 incidents monitored in the identical interval final yr.
However, the loss of life toll within the first quarter of 2023 is at the moment at 124 (121 civilians and three firefighters), in comparison with 87 (85 civilians and two firefighters) within the first quarter of 2022.
The variety of these injured by fireplace incidents within the first quarter of this yr is 402, in comparison with 352 within the first quarter of 2022.
The injury to property brought on by the fireplace incidents likewise ballooned by 834% year-on-year to P15,122,588,314 within the first quarter of 2023, from P1,619,206,831.
Smoking or lighting cigarettes is the highest reason behind blazes, the BFP stated, adopted by electrical ignition brought on by arcing; electrical ignition brought on by free connection; and ignition brought on by fireworks or pyrotechnics explosions.
Most fireplace incidents happen in residential areas, with 2,008 reviews; there have been 213 fires in mercantile areas and 132 in industrial areas.
The BFP stated 2,626 of the reported fires are thought of unintentional; 64 are intentional; 53 are pure; 31 are undetermined; 20 are on account of negligent acts; 1,757 are nonetheless underneath investigation. — Sundy Locus/BM, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
