At least 14 houses were razed by fire in Barangay Doongan, Butuan City on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

The fire spread quickly to houses nearby because most of the houses affected were made of light materials.

The area had a stockpile of papers and boxes as it was near the old dump site in the city.

Some residents said a child allegedly playing with matches could have caused the fire.

Damage to property reached around P1 million.

Meanwhile, at least 20 families were displaced after a fire gutted their houses in Barangay Proper, Marogong, Lanao del Sur dawn on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Authorities said 12 houses were destroyed and nine were damaged partially.

No one was reported hurt in the incident.

Damage reached around P2 million.

Investigators are still looking into the cause of the fire.