The residents of Barangay San Francisco town in Santo Tomas town in Batangas province have become restless due to inexplicable fire incidents that have taken place in the compound of the Millar family.

The first of 17 incidents occurred last October 16 when a curtain hanging in a dining area suddenly went into flames.

More incidents of fire reportedly happened the next three days. Then it reportedly stopped for a month, then started happening again December 14.

The latest fire reportedly broke out January 6 when a sack of charcoal burst into flames.

Items which have burnt since the start reportedly include clothes, throw pillows and a native shack.

Residents said they were are unable to find the origin of fire. They said they the mysterious incident were being caused by evil spirits surrounding the place.

According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, charcoal can catch fire due to natural combustion, however, they said they are not discounting the presence of evil spirits.

They are calling however on the residents to file a formal complaint for further investigation.