THE Naval Forces Central (NFC) rendered a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) operation following a fire on January 24, 2025 in Sitio Sewage, Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
NFC immediately dispatched a Disaster Response Task Unit (DRTU) along with a fire truck from the Naval Installation and Facilities – Central (NIF-C) to assist in controlling the fire, which had escalated to the Fifth Alarm. The fire was swiftly controlled and extinguished through the coordinated efforts of NFC DRTU, Lapu-Lapu City Fire District, and other emergency response teams from the Lapu-Lapu City LGU.
The Lapu-Lapu City Fire District is currently investigating the cause of the fire, as well as assessing the extent of the damage. This rapid and collaborative response highlighted the readiness and efficiency of the involved units in preventing further casualties and damage.
Editor’s Note: This article has been sourced from the Philippine Navy Facebook Page.
