Bacolod City Seeks Temporary Location for Vendors Displaced by Market Fire

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Bacolod City Seeks Temporary Location for Vendors Displaced by Market Fire
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A devastating fire at the Central Public Market in Bacolod City on December 13, 2024, has left many vendors displaced. City officials are actively working to find a temporary location for them as repairs on the market are scheduled to begin soon.

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Bacolod City officials are actively searching for a temporary location for vendors displaced by a fire that severely damaged the Central Public Market on December 13, 2024. City Administrator Lucille Gelvolea announced on Monday, January 13, that the search is underway as repairs on the market are set to begin soon. At least 31 stalls were destroyed in the blaze.

Gelvolea stated that the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) is finalizing the design for the market's new stalls, which will be submitted to Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez for approval. The city has already allocated P5 million for the repair work. Currently, some vendors are temporarily operating outside the market, while others, especially those owning tailoring shops, have relocated to different areas. Gelvolea explained that many of the affected vendors operated tailoring shops, while others sold vegetables, groceries, and food items. She emphasized that the repair efforts will prioritize the restoration of the stalls, followed by improving fire safety measures at the Central Public Market, as well as the Libertad and Burgos Public Markets. “These are old structures, so we need to rehabilitate them and ensure they comply with the building code to prevent similar incidents,” Gelvolea said. In addition to the three major public markets, she noted that barangay satellite markets must also adhere to the building code.

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