Boy dies in Misamis fire; 200 families homeless

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: An 11-year-old boy was burned to death, his father injured while more than 200 families were rendered homeless in a San Antonio, Jasaan town of Misamis Oriental on Tuesday night.

the lone fatality as Niel Jean Daapong, a Grade 3 pupil, who was trapped in their house as the spread to the neighboring houses made of light materials.

Daapong’s father Nilo, also suffered minor burns as he ran from his burning house carrying the two younger brothers of Niel to safety.

Initial investigation disclosed from an electrical post that quickly spread to the houses nearby, destroying appliances and burning 79 houses.

establish the cause and origin of - ties is still being assessed.

Provincial Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano immediately ordered the deployment of disaster Antonio to distribute relief goods blankets and personal hygiene

The coastal village of San Antonio, is about 36 kilometers northeast of Cagayan De Oro City. It has a population of about 5,000 as major source of livelihood.