Category : Natural Disasters


Two Dead in Pililla Helicopter Crash; Investigation Underway

A civilian helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal, on March 3, 2026, resulted in two fatalities and three injuries, including a critically injured pilot. Mayor John Masinsin confirmed the incident involved two foreign nationals, with no houses damaged.

Cebu City Fire Damages Homes During Fire Prevention Month

A second-alarm fire in Sitio Tambis, Banawa, Cebu City, damaged nine residential structures and affected 70 individuals, occurring at the start of Fire Prevention Month. Authorities deployed 12 fire trucks and contained the blaze within 42 minutes.

Fire Displaces 11 Families in Lapu-Lapu City

A blaze in Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, destroyed 13 houses, displacing 35 individuals. Authorities responded swiftly, with no injuries reported and ongoing investigations into electrical failure as a possible cause.

Zamboanga Fire Destroys P12M Property, 10 Homes

A devastating fire in Zamboanga City's Baliwasan village destroyed P12 million worth of property, razing 10 homes. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly two hours before bringing it under control.

Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Causes Ashfall Across Negros

Twelve LGUs in Negros Island Region report ashfall and sulfuric odors after Kanlaon Volcano's explosive eruption on February 26, 2026, with PHIVOLCS detailing a two-minute event generating a 2,500-meter plume.

Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Causes Ashfall and Evacuations

A moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on February 26, 2026, led to ashfall, shockwaves, and evacuations across 13 cities and municipalities in Negros Occidental, with classes suspended and health advisories issued.

Fire Destroys 89 Homes in Bacolod, Displacing 849

A devastating fire in Bacolod City on February 27, 2026, destroyed 89 houses, affecting 204 families and 849 individuals. The blaze, which started in a residential area, spread rapidly due to narrow access routes, hindering firefighting efforts.

Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Impacts 12 Negros LGUs

A moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on February 26, 2026, caused ashfall and a sulfuric smell across 12 local government units in Negros Island, prompting class suspensions and safety advisories.

Shear Line Hits Davao, 84,000 Affected, 8 Dead

The Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region reports severe impacts from the shear line, with 84,208 individuals affected, 8 casualties, and widespread flooding and landslides disrupting communities.

Avalanche Rescue Ops Continue at Lake Tahoe

Authorities are conducting ongoing search and rescue efforts for three skiers buried by an avalanche in the Castle Peak area near Truckee, California. Nine backcountry skiers were initially trapped, with six successfully rescued and hospitalized.

Wildfires Force Evacuations in Tyrone, Oklahoma

Residents in Tyrone, Oklahoma, have been evacuated due to widespread wildfires, with injuries reported among emergency responders. The fires have spread to Beaver, Texas, and Woodward counties, consuming thousands of hectares in Kansas and Oklahoma.

PCG Ends Search for Missing MBCA Amejara in Davao Gulf

The Philippine Coast Guard has officially terminated search and retrieval operations for the missing motorbanca MBCA Amejara after a month-long mission. Six fatalities were confirmed, nine remain missing, and one survivor was rescued during the extensive

More Bodies Recovered from MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Wreck

The Philippine Coast Guard has recovered two more bodies from the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 shipwreck, bringing the death toll to 64. Meanwhile, solemn military honors were rendered for Staff Sergeant Windel Sabuyas Jr., who died in the tragedy.

Iloilo Fire Displaces 366, Destroys 80 Homes

A devastating fire in Barangay Benedicto, Jaro, Iloilo City has displaced 366 individuals from 106 families, destroying 80 homes. Authorities are investigating the cause while the city government pledges financial assistance to victims.

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