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Progress To Final Investigation Report

This memorandum summarizes a final investigation report into a structural fire at a nipa hut in Brgy. Bio, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur on December 31, 2022. The fire was reported at 12:10 PM and was already under control when firefighters arrived. The fire damaged the nipa hut and slightly damaged the nearby house. Based on interviews and affidavits from the victims and witnesses, investigators determined that firecrackers accidentally ignited the nipa hut's cogon grass roof and caused the fire. The report recommends closing the case as accidental, unless new evidence emerges requiring reopening the investigation.

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Progress To Final Investigation Report

This memorandum summarizes a final investigation report into a structural fire at a nipa hut in Brgy. Bio, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur on December 31, 2022. The fire was reported at 12:10 PM and was already under control when firefighters arrived. The fire damaged the nipa hut and slightly damaged the nearby house. Based on interviews and affidavits from the victims and witnesses, investigators determined that firecrackers accidentally ignited the nipa hut's cogon grass roof and caused the fire. The report recommends closing the case as accidental, unless new evidence emerges requiring reopening the investigation.

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of the Interior and Local Government


BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
National Headquarters
Agham Road, Brgy.Bagong Pag-asa, Diliman, Quezon City
Regional Office -1
TAGUDIN FIRE STATION
Brgy. Rizal, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur
Email: [email protected]
Hotline: 09171862911/09997508975

MEMORANDUM

FOR : INSP NILO B OCAMPO


Municipal Fire Marshal

SUBJECT : Progress to Final Investigation Report


re: Structural Fire (Nipa Hut) located at Bio, Tagudin,
Ilocos Sur

DATE : 04 January 2023

FINAL INVESTIGATION REPORT


TAGUDIN FIRE STATION
(F.I.R.) RIZAL, TAGUDIN, ILOCOS SUR

01. PLACE OF FIRE: 02. TIME AND DATE OF ALARM:

Brgy. Bio, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur 31 1210H December 2022

03. ESTABLISHMENT BURNED: 04. FIRE VICTIM/S:

Nipa Hut Mr. Jimmy G. Longoria and Family

05. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY:

Estimated to P6,200.00 ( based on


Affidavit of Loss/Damage submitted)

06. ORIGIN OF FIRE: roof of the nipa hut


07. CAUSE OF FIRE: Possible Firecrackers

08. SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTS: (Ideal documents to be gathered by the fire and


arson investigator in relation to Chapter IV, Section 5 of BFP SOP NR. IID 2008-01)
A. Spot Investigation Report
B. Progress Investigation Report
C. Sketch of the fire scene
D. Photographs of the Fire Scene
E. Affidavit of Non-Complaint
F. Affidavit of Loss
G. Sworn Statement of the Victim (Mr. Jimmy G. Longoria)
H. Sworn Statement of one of the witness (Ms. Janellla G. Lambinicio)

BFP- QSF-FAID-004 Rev. ØØ (06.21.18) Page 1 of 3


FACTS OF THE CASE:

A. This pertains to a structural fire that transpired at about 31 1210H December


2022 , MDRRMO Engr. Michael Padayao (Contorl 6) reported to this station through
radio that a fire broke out at Brgy. Bio, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. Pen 1 firetruck driven by
SFO1 Julius Derik M Opinaldo together with INSP NILO B OCAMPO (ground
commander), FO3 Michael R Malasig and FO3 Nikki Christian C Bondad immediately
proceeded to the fire scene followed by kia firetruck driven by FO1 Ronel O Racuya
together with FO1 Mark Hyro C Peralta and FO1 Cris Jhon P Lagazo. Upon arrival at the
fire scene, the fire was already under control with the help of their neighbors performing
bucket relay. Immediately crew of Pen 1 conducted firefighting. Mopping operation was
also conducted to prevent the fire from rekindling that lasted for five (5) minutes and
declared fire out by INSP NILO B Ocampo (Ground Commander) on or about 1220H.

B. Initial investigation conducted revealed that the burned structure was a nipa hut
made of light materials,cogon grass, bamboo and wood and owed by the Longoria
Family located at the back portion of the house. No casualties nor injuries reported
during the fire incident.

C. Based on the submitted affidavit of loss, the estimated cost of damages is


Php 6,200.00 more or less

.
DISCUSSION:

Based on the submitted sworn statement of the victim, Mr. Jimmy G Logoria, that
morning around 1140H, the whole family proceeded to Brgy. Cabaroan,Tagudin, Ilocos
Sur to attend a family gathering. Upon arrival at the venue, a named Jannella G
Lambinicio, thier nieghbor chat her daugther, Jamie Rose L Longoria, informing them
that their was a fire broke out of their house. After knowing the news, the whole family
immediately went back home to verify the news. Upon arrival, they found out that the
nipa hut located at the back of their house was already burned and also slightly damage
the window and door on the second floor of the house. The victim believe that the
possible cause of the fire was a fire cracker (kwitis) that accidentally fell and ignite the
cogon grass roofing of the nipa hut that cause the burning of the structure. The victim
also stated in his affidavit of non complaint that he is not blaming anyone about the fire
incident.

Based on the submitted sworn statement of one of the witness, Ms. Janella G.
Lambinicio, on that morning, she was washing the dishes when she hear some blast, in
her knowledge it was a homemade pvc cannon (Buga). After washing the dishes they
notice together with her grandma a very thick smoke coming from their neighbor, she
immediately chat Jaime Longoria, daughter of the victim that there is fire in their house.
Afterward,she shout for help to the neighborhood to help in the suppression of the fire.

Based also to the statement of some of their neighbor who first respond to their
house, that morning they notice some blast of firecracker around the barangay. As all
preparing for the celebration of new year when suddenly someone shouted for help that
their is fire. Immediately they responded and found out that something is burning at the
back portion of the house of the Longoria Family, they tried to extinguished the fire by
means of bucketing until the arrival of the Bureau of Fire protection. They also stated that
they had no choice but to enforce forcible entry in order to enter the house to have a
much faster suppression of the fire.

The origin of fire was caused by firecracker that accidentally fell and ignite the
cogon grass roofing resulted to the burning of the structure and slightly damage the main
house of the victim.
BFP- QSF-FAID-004 Rev. ØØ (06.21.18) Page 2 of 3
.

FINDINGS:

Based on the investigation conducted, taking all considerations all the facts and
attending circumstances, under the rule applicable, the cause of fire is accidental in
nature due to firecracker as no evidence would show that it is intentional and deliberately
set.

RECOMMEDATION:

In the light of the foregoing, it is respectfully submitted that this case be


considered close without prejudice to re-investigation if there shall be subsequently
complaint arising and that ,witnesses or other evidence be found which shall warrant
the re-opening of the case.

SIGNED this 4th day of January 2023 at the Tagudin Fire Station, Brgy. Rizal,
Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.

SFO1 Julius Derik M Opinaldo


Fire Investigator on case

Noted By:

SFO1 Jim P Galdones Jr


C, Investigation and Intelligence Unit

BFP- QSF-FAID-004 Rev. ØØ (06.21.18) Page 3 of 3

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