15 families affected by Tondo fire


Around 15 families were affected by a fire that razed a residential structure in Tondo, Manila on Friday (June 25) morning.

(Photo courtesy of BFP/ MANILA BULLETIN)

The fire started at 7:59 a.m. at 375 Maria Payo corner Asuncion Street in Tondo, Manila.

According to authorities, the fire originated from the fourth floor of a house allegedly owned by a certain Melencia Giao.

The blaze was declared under control at 8:53 a.m. and was extinguished at 8:59 a.m.

Authorities estimate the damage to properties at P60,000.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.