Why fires surge in March and how Filipinos can stay safe

2026-03-21 - 01:31

MANILA, Philippines — As March heat settles over the country, a familiar warning returns: Fires are about to rise. It is not just tradition that marks March as Fire Prevention Month. It is data. Across three years of nationwide records obtained by Inquirer from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), a clear pattern emerges: Fires