Chief Intelligence and Investigation Fire Inspector Mary Ranelie Ladrillo Salga of BFP Cagayan de Oro warned residents of heightened structural fire risks associated with rising temperatures and seasonal El Niño conditions.
Salga urged households to avoid burning waste near structures built with light materials and reminded parents to keep matches, lighters, and candles out of children’s reach.
She further advised inspecting residential electrical wiring and holiday lighting to prevent overloading, encouraging families to keep local fire station emergency numbers readily accessible.
