Fire hits residential area in Makati City

MANILA, Philippines—Fire broke out in a residential area at South Cembo in Makati Thursday morning, an officer from the Makati Fire Department said.

Sergeant Johnifer Hong said that the fire started at 8:09 a.m. and was put out at 8:43 a.m. after reaching third alarm.

“We sent out 11 fire trucks to the area to put out the fire,” Hong said. He however could not determine whether anyone was injured during the fire.

Hong disclosed that their officers were still at the site and have yet to estimate the cost of damages and determine what had caused the fire.