Fire hits a community in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City

Firefighters and residents try to contain the fire that broke out in a residential area in Barangay Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Tuesday morning (April 23, 2024). (Photo courtesy of Brgy. 31 Post Proper Southside Facebook)

MANILA, Philippines —  A fire broke out in a residential area in Barangay Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Tuesday morning, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said.

The blaze at Gate 3, Zone 3 was raised to first alarm at 10:57 a.m., quickly escalating to a second alarm at 11:06 a.m.

The BFP raised the alert to the third alarm five minutes later.

Then, it was declared under control at 12:39 p.m. before it was put out at 12:54 p.m.