THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has warned the public that March, April and May are the most fire-prone months nationwide, urging Filipinos to treat fire safety as a daily responsibility.
Data also show that April consistently records the highest number of fires across the country.
Densely populated areas in the National Capital Region, particularly communities with informal settlements, continue to face the highest fire risks.
Over the past five years, 2024 recorded the highest number of fire incidents at 22,301, with April alone accounting for 3,994 cases. In comparison, 2025 logged 16,228 incidents, while 2021 recorded the lowest…