Forest fire hits Eastern Samar’s Homonhon Island

Forest fire hits Eastern Samar’s Homonhon Island

A grass and forest fire broke out on Homonhon Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, prompting authorities to deploy aerial firefighting operations.

PAF deploys Black Hawk chopper to contain Eastern Samar blaze

By Priam Nepomuceno WATER BOMBS AWAY. A Philippine Air Force S-70i Black Hawk conducts helibucket operations in response to a forest fire over Homonhon Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar on Sunday (April 19, 2026). The PAF said the helicopter has completed nine sorties so far, significantly contributing to ongoing suppression efforts. (Photo courtesy of PAF) MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) deployed an S-70i Black Hawk to help extinguish a spr…