AN estimated 30,000 fire incidents were caused by illegal electricity connections, also known as ‘jumpers’ in Iloilo City for the past 10 years, according to village leaders in the city.

According to Iloilo East Baluarte Barangay Chairman Gary Patnubay, “jumpers” were the main cause of the fires and about 30 to 40 percent of his constituents were involved in illegal connections.

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