MANILA, Philippines — A fire broke out at a residential area in Barangay Tatalon, Quezon City on Tuesday morning, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said.
The blaze started at 11:16 a.m. and eventually reached the 2nd alarm at 11:34 a.m., it added.
By 11:55 a.m., fire authorities said flames were already under control.
A fire hits a residential area in Barangay Tatalon in Quezon City on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection. (Photo from a video by Ave Pulvera)
As of posting time, however, the BFP has yet to declare a “fire out.”
Photos and videos on social media show thick plumes of smoke as the conflagration engulfed houses of light materials.
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The BFP has yet to report on the cost of damage and casualties from the fire.