Boat explosion in Zambo kills 1, injures 4

ZAMBOANGA CITY – A wooden boat loaded with 200 barrels of gasoline exploded at a wharf in the southern Philippine port of Zamboanga, killing one person and wounding 4 others, officials said Saturday, adding, another crew member is missing and believed to have perished from the blaze.

Beng reminds locals on fire safety

MAYOR BENG Climaco reminded residents to always turn off electrical appliances when not in use and not leave burning candles at home or stock flammable materials as part of fire safety measures.