LEGAZPI CITY: An environment official on Monday expressed alarm on the forest fire which struck the island town of Rapu-Rapu and is now threatening the lives of 14,000 residents if not immediately contained.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional forester Lemuel Sori–ano estimated that the blaze will reach nearby towns in two days time.

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