A two-story residential-commercial building in Manila is damaged by fire on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Photos from Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Facebook page
MANILA, Philippines — A fire left P2.7 million worth of damage to a two-story commercial-residential building along Taft Avenue in Manila on Tuesday, the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (DRRMO) reported.
Citing information from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Manila DRRMO said no one died or was hurt in the blaze – but at least nine families were affected.
Bureau of Fire Protection and Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office personnel respond to a fire incident at a two-story residential-commercial building along Taft Avenue in Manila on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Photos from Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Facebook page
The BFP received its first fire alarm at 8:55 a.m. and deemed it under control at 9:20 a.m., according to Manila DRRMO.
Manila DRRMO declared the fire out at 9:38 a.m.
Bureau of Fire Protection and Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office personnel conduct clearing operations after a fire hit a residential-commercial building along Taft Avenue in Manila on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Photos from Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Facebook page
An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire. — Kristelle Anne Razon, trainee
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