CALACA, Batangas: The fire that razed the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) depot at Phoenix Petrochemicals and Industrial Park in this town continue to rage on Monday even as fire authorities have declared it under control.

Calaca Police head, Chief Insp. Telesforo Domingo 3rd said that about 1,126 individuals, or 296 families, have been evacuated to safe ground as Calaca remains in the state of emergency.

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