Fires hit 150 hectares of grassland, trees in Mt. Kanlaon danger zone

Fires hit 150 hectares of grassland, trees in Mt. Kanlaon danger zone

Ongoing fires have hit approximately 150 hectares of grassland, including trees, within the  4-kilometer permanent danger zone of Kanlaon Volcano.  Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park Superintendent Philip Lechoncito said on Wednesday, April 29, that the fires have not been caused by volcanic activity.   The fires are believed to have been triggered by a combination of extreme heat and actions […]

Authorities race to contain Kanlaon wildfire amid extreme heat

By Mary Judaline Partlow WILDFIRE. A wildfire has damaged an estimated 100 hectares of land within the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone of Mt. Kanlaon. The blaze, photographed Monday (April 27, 2026), primarily affected grass and shrubs, prompting local disaster and environment officials to implement containment measures amid extreme heat and volcanic restiveness. (Photo courtesy of Ling Diamante) DUMAGUETE CITY – A wildfire has damaged at l…