A devastating 11-hour fire in Zamboanga City injured one person and destroyed approximately P23.1 million worth of properties on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, according to fire officials.
Fire Incident Details
Superintendent Leo Pioquinto, Zamboanga City Fire District marshal, reported that the fire broke out around 10:59 a.m. at Angeles Drive in Talon-Talon village. The blaze engulfed a warehouse owned by businessman Tomas Lim, which stored plastic wares, aerosol products, and house wares.
Casualties and Damage
One warehouse worker sustained injuries during the incident, though officials have not disclosed his identity. The fire reached a second alarm before firefighters managed to bring it under control at approximately 12:51 p.m. The fire was declared fully extinguished at 9:39 p.m. the same day.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire. Pioquinto confirmed that the damage estimate stands at P23.1 million, covering the destroyed warehouse and its contents. No further details about the injured worker's condition have been released.
