Poultry farm inferno causes P15 million in losses
Late-Breaking News:
A massive inferno tore through a poultry facility in Barangay Lacson, Calinan District, Davao City yesterday morning, resulting in a whopping P15milion in losses, reports confirm.
This blaze rocked a breeding farm, swiftly incinerating a colossal 2,000-square-meter expanse. Fire crews from the Calinan Fire Station raced to the scene as the fire erupted around 9 a.m., with the flames escalating to the second alarm level amid their valiant efforts to quell the blaze [1]. Thankfully, the determined firefighters managed to gain control of the inferno by 10:22 a.m., avoiding any reported injuries or casualties.
As the dust settles, the Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao Region (BF-Davao) is investigating the incident, leaving no stone unturned to pinpoint the fire's origins. Although possibilities such as electrical issues or unforeseen accidents are being considered, an official conclusion has yet to be reached [1].
Despite the lack of an official statement from the poultry farm's owners, the BFP-Davao urges all business owners—particularly those in agricultural and livestock sectors—to prioritize fire safety protocols and routinely inspect their premises to ward off similar tragedies [1].
Stay tuned for more updates as the investigation continues and the community reels from this massively disruptive episode.
[1] Enrichment data source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/04/23/2196140/p15-million-damages-calinan-poultry-farm-fire
- The firefighters in Davao City suffered a challenging day in 2025 when they battled a massive fire at a poultry facility in Barangay Lacson, Calinan District, preventing any reported injuries or casualties.
- A recent general-news report confirmed that a fire at a breeding farm in Davao City led to losses of approximately P15 million and consumed a 2,000-square-meter area, triggering investigations by the Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao Region (BF-Davao).
- The agricultural and livestock sector in Davao City was rocked by a fire that erupted in a poultry facility, burning for about two hours before being brought under control.
- According to a 2025 news report, a poultry farm in Davao City is suspected to have suffered a fire that may have originated from electrical issues or an unforeseen accident, causing damages valued at P15 million and highlighting the importance of fire safety protocols in businesses of all kinds.
