The military burned forested and mountainous areas where they believed the NPA was staying. The fire gutted a large area, prompting the villagers to impose a fine on the soldiers. They were too late, however, as the troopers had already left.
Sinunog ng militar ang kagubatan at kabundukan na pinaghihinalaan nilang kinaroroonan ng BHB. Malawak ang inabot ng sunog. Mumultahan sana sila ng mamamayan pero huli na dahil umalis na ang mga tropa.