Full alert

The Philippine Red Cross  has gone on full alert 24/7 to respond to fire incidences that are expected to break out this fire season. With 18 fire trucks, 13 water tankers, and trained firefighters nationwide, the PRC is fully equipped to respond to any fire emergencies, said PRC Chairman Richard J. Gordon. The Bureau of Fire Protection  posted 23 fire incidents nationwide from March 1-3 alone. Since January,  a total of 2,277 fire incidents nationwide resulted  in  P489,347, 221 damage.