Fire hits commercial building in Recto, Manila
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MANILA, Philippines — Fire struck a commercial establishment along Recto Avenue in Manila Thursday afternoon, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said.
A report from the BFP-National Capital Region Public Information Office said the fire reached second alarm at 4:33 p.m.
Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) said the fire broke out at commercial establishments in front of Far Eastern University (FEU) along Morayta Street.
BREAKING: Second alarm fire hits commercial establishments in front of Far Eastern University | via Julius N. Leonen/MPIO#AlertoManileno pic.twitter.com/7lhwiBS9Oo
— Manila Public Information Office (@ManilaPIO) January 2, 2020
The blaze was declared under control at 5:12 p.m. and declared fire out at 5:44 p.m. by the BFP.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of fire.
