Fire hits power substation in Makati City

Fire hits a power substation in Makati City. BERNARD ESGUERRA/INQUIRER.net

A fire hit a Meralco substation in Urdaneta Village in Makati City on Saturday afternoon.

Fire Officer 1 Joshua Espares of Makati City Fire Department said the fire broke out at around 2:32 p.m. on Recoletos St., Urdaneta Village, Makati City.

The fire reached second alarm at around 2:45 p.m. before being declared out at 3:02 p.m.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) cautioned of heavy traffic along EDSA-Ayala southbound lane and advised motorists to take alternate routes.

Authorities are still investigating the origin of the fire as of posting time. IDL

Fire hits a power substation in Makati City. BERNARD ESGUERRA/INQUIRER.net

Fire hits a power substation in Makati City. BERNARD ESGUERRA/INQUIRER.net

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