A fire in Tawi-Tawi destroyed 1,000 homes, displacing 5,000 people, but no deaths were reported.

A fire destroyed about 1,000 stilt homes in Lamion, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, on February 3, 2026, displacing roughly 5,000 people. The blaze, which started at 10:09 p.m. and spread quickly due to strong winds, was contained by 2 a.m. on February 4. No deaths were reported, but several footbridges were damaged, hindering response efforts. Survivors were evacuated to two shelters, and relief operations are underway involving local, provincial, and Bangsamoro authorities. An investigation into the cause and full damage assessment are ongoing.