P.2M lost to housefire in Barangay Dagupan, Luna, Apayao

Barangay Dagupan, Luna - A fire totally destroyed a house in Barangay Dagupan in Luna and partially burned another on August 3, 2025, incurring a P270,000 estimated cost of damage, according to the Bureau of Fire and Protection-Luna.

In an interview with 61-year-old Felirose Agraan, a snack "miki" vendor, she said that she and her husband, a farmer, were asleep along with the other members of their family when the fire started which destroyed their home.

Agraan said that it was already around 10.30 in the evening when they were made aware that their house was already burning.

All her family members, including her daughter Jhera Agraan, Jherah's partner Jayson Del Rosario, granddaughter Lee Mae Jera Del Rosario, non- relative Rachelle Flores and grandson Fran Tristan Dela Torre, escaped unharmed.

Unfortunately, they lost all their personal belongings, food supplies, and important documents to the blaze.

BFP-Luna, under Fire Marshall Jhonny Quimoyog, said the fire immediately razed down their house as it was made of wood and light materials. Due to the incident and the destruction of their work equipment, the families are presently without any means of earning income.

The fire also caused partial damage to the neighboring home of Emirose Agraan with her two daughters. Their concrete house, with anahaw roof suffered partial burning.

The families said they are now facing emotional and financial distress and are struggling to cope with their losses.

The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWD)) of Luna, headed by Ma. Concepcion G. Ravelo immediately provided relief in the form of two LGU Family Food Packs. The provision of Emergency Shelter Assistance is underway.

Meantime, the DSWD-Apayao augmented the support to each family, giving each a hygiene kit, sleeping kit, family kit, kitchen kit, roll laminated sacks and 10 family food packs.