Pagbilao power plant fire kills 1, injures 9

A fire at the Pagbilao Energy Corporation (PEC) power plant in Quezon province on Friday night resulted in one worker's death and nine others injured.

The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at Unit 3 of the power station, with the fire eventually contained by combined efforts of firefighters and plant personnel.

PEC expressed deep sadness over the fatality and injuries, prioritizing the care of the wounded and support for their families.

The company has not yet identified the victims or their specific roles within the plant.

Following the fire, Pagbilao Unit 3 was placed on forced outage, Unit 2's maintenance work was suspended, and Unit 1 continued to operate.

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