Manila, June 6 -- About PHP145,000 worth of financial aid was given to 15 families whose houses were destroyed during a fire incident in Brgy. J.P Laurel, Bulan, Sorsogon province on June 1.

In a report, Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) Director Norman Laurio said the assistance was given to the fire victims on Thursday.

He said 14 families were given PHP10,000 each under the agency's Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program while another family received PHP5,000.

Reports from the Bureau of Fire Protection showed the incident broke out around 12 noon on June 1 due to still undetermined cause. Strong winds made the fire incident out of control, causing homes made of lightweight materials...