BFP reminds public on fire safety

January 27, 2020 Metro BLISTT

BAGUIO CITY, Jan. 24 (PIA) – The Bureau of Fire Protection – Baguio reiterates the observance of fire prevention and safety measures to avoid the loss of life and properties.

Baguio City Fire Station Chief lawyer Jimbert Cerezo reminded the public to take precautions to ensure fire safety and that homes and establishments are safe from fire incidents.

This as a structural fire incident razed a four-story inn and restaurant building at the Lakandula area in Barangay Kagitingan in Baguio City on Saturday afternoon.

In the initial investigation of the BFP-Baguio, faulty electrical wiring is being looked as the cause of the fire incident. Cerezo stressed the reminder to the public of their responsibility to ensure safety and prevent loss of life and property.

To help ensure fire safety in workplaces and business establishments, fire detection and suppression systems should be installed. There should also be emergency or evacuation plan which every employee should be knowlegeable about. Employees should also be trained in fire safety.

Cerezo said that as the year starts, they are intensifying their fire safety campaign through information dissemination, giving of safety tips, fire inspection, and the conduct of regular fire drills.

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