Grassfire on Kanlaon Volcano extinguished by rain
A grassfire broke out on Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Oriental hours after an explosive eruption on Tuesday morning.
Fire Inspector Marlou Abrenica from the Bureau of Fire Protection in Canlao City said that a drone was deployed to assess the fire since access to the Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) is restricted due to ongoing volcanic activity.
By 9 p.m., the fire was still visible but an hour-long rainfall occurred, extinguishing it by Wednesday morning when the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology declared the fire out.
The rain did not trigger a lahar or mudflow and the fire did not spread downward towards forested or residential areas due to slow-moving winds.
La Carlota City Water District advised residents in certain barangays to store water as spring sources have been impacted by recent ashfall and decreased water levels.
Residents are encouraged to take precautionary measures such as wearing face masks for protection.
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