Donations sought as fire razes school supplies, equipment in Bacolod

BACOLOD. Firefighters from the Bureau of Fire Protection and fire volunteer groups put out the fire that razed one of the buildings of the Mansilingan Agro-Industrial High School in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City nearly midnight Tuesday, September 7, 2021. (Arthur Yap photo)
BACOLOD. Firefighters from the Bureau of Fire Protection and fire volunteer groups put out the fire that razed one of the buildings of the Mansilingan Agro-Industrial High School in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City nearly midnight Tuesday, September 7, 2021. (Arthur Yap photo)

THE principal of Mansilingan Agro-Industrial High School (MAIHS) in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City is calling its alumni and other stakeholders for bond paper donations after their supplies were destroyed by fire that razed one of their buildings where the stockroom is situated shortly before midnight Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

Principal Michael Divinagracia said they were supposed to distribute the supplies Wednesday, September 8, for the printing of the modules that will be used for the opening of classes on Monday.

Divinagracia said aside from the equipment and supplies for the printing of the modules, several science laboratory apparatus, books and construction materials were also destroyed by the fire.

He said those who wish to send their help or bond paper donations may coordinate with him or through Jean Baladhay, who is the resource person of their “Brigada Eskwela.”

Divinagracia also warned that they did not authorize anyone to post solicitations on social media on behalf of the school.

The school said the destruction of the fire stood at almost P1 million while the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported that the damage was at P200,000 only.

Fire marshal Chief Inspector Rodel Legazpi said the fire easily engulfed the three-room building at the MAIHS because it is full of bond papers and used modules.

The ceiling is made of old wood, he said.

Legazpi said the fire lasted for nearly 30 minutes and was put out past midnight and could have been caused by an electrical short circuit.

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