Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
ROXAS CITY, CAPIZ
MEMORANDUM
FOR : FCINSP SIDGIE GERARDO
SUBJECT : Final Investigation Report
DATE : February 16, 2024
FINAL INVESTIGATION REPORT
Inzo Arnaldo Village, Roxas,
(F.I.R.) Philippines, 5800 ROXAS BFP
01. PLACE OF FIRE: 02. TIME AND DATE OF ALARM:
Brgy. Dinginan Roxas City Capiz 11:20am, February 15, 2024
03. ESTABLISHMENT BURNED: 04. FIRE VICTIM/S:
House of Mr. Rady Bantillo, Occupant:
Rady Bantillo Mr. Rady Bantillo
05. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY:
Around 200-500 Philippine Peso
06. ORIGIN OF FIRE: In the front yard of the house, with the use of gasoline
and possibly lighter.
07. CAUSE OF FIRE: Gasoline was poured intentionally inside and outside
of the owner’s house, then ignited at the tail of the trail to slowly burn the
establishment.
08. SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTS: Chapter IV, Section 5 of BFP SOP NR .IID
2008-01)
A. Spot Investigation Report
B. Progress Investigation Report
C. Affidavit of loss (itemized and duly notarized)
D. Sworn statement of loss submitted to insurance adjusters / companies
E. Latest complete inventory of stocks prior to the fire incident
F. Complete inventory of salvaged items after the fire incident
G. Complete copies of insurance policies to include co-insurances
H. Sworn statements of witnesses
I. Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last three (3) years
J. Financial statements for the last three (3) years
K. Balance sheets for the last three (3) years
L. Mayor’s permit and Business license
M. Occupancy permit
N. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) registration
O. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration
P. Latest Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC)
BFP- QSF-FAID-004 Rev. ØØ (02.15.24)
Q. Complete list of employees
R. Approved Floor, Building and Electrical Plans
S. Copy of lease contract agreement
T. Land title / tax declaration
U. ALS BFP National Headquarters Laboratory Report
V. Photographs of the fire scene
FACTS OF THE CASE:
- A burnt small area of front yard due to arson attempt.
- The front yard was ashy and char but no establishment or any injury occurred.
- All matters concerning to the SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTS as attached in
the FIR.
- “He used a bottle to store the gasoline and pour it inside and outside the house
before setting it Up. He did it within a span of a minute or two and then fled the
scene after setting the front yard On fire. Luckily we saw it and he did not see us
so before it reaches the house we splashed water All over it and woke up Mr.
Bantillo.” According to the witnesses.
Interpretation of the documents submitted.
- No other establishment were affected.
- The suspect is at large and is currently on cover
DISCUSSION:
- The investigators suggests to put up protection as they think that the suspect has
the intent to kill Mr. Bantillo in his sleep, they think Mr. Bantillo is in danger and
who knows what type of method will the suspect do next.
- The photographs were great as it narrows down all possibilities within the case.
FINDINGS:
- According to the investigators ; the incident is 100% intentional, it was done for
the purpose of killing Mr. Bantillo in his sleep. The suspect used accelerant to
haste the operation but was unsuccessful because two (2) witnesses saw the
entire process and decided to put out the fire before it spreads to the house.
RECOMMENDATION:
- Thorough investigation and examination should be done as well as extra
protection to Mr. Bantillo as his life is in danger because the suspect being at
large and on run is a threat to Mr. Bantillo’s civic being.
SIGNED this February 16, 2024 at the Inzo Arnaldo Village, Roxas, Philippines,
5800 ROXAS CITY BFP
Detective John Christian Balasabas
Noted By:
FCINSP SIDGIE GERARDO BFP
Fire Chief Marshall, Roxas City
BFP- QSF-FAID-004 Rev. ØØ (02.15.24)
