Fire hits residential area in Quiapo

A fire hit a residential area in Quiapo, Manila on Tuesday evening, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported.

As of 8:03 p.m., MMDA said the ongoing fire at the Arlegui area has already reached Task Force Charlie.

It reached Task Force Bravo at 7:56 p.m., Task Force Alpha at 7:33 p.m., 4th alarm at 7:11 p.m., and third alarm at 7:08 p.m.

MMDA said the Manila fire department responded on site.

The cause of the blaze is yet to be determined.

March is declared Fire Prevention Month by virtue of Proclamation No. 115-A s. 1966. YG/TVJ