Around 10 houses were razed by a fire in Alvarez corner Natividad Streets in Barangay 316, Santa Cruz, Manila on Friday morning, Feb. 10.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to the first alarm at 7:18 a.m. and to the second alarm at 7:24 a.m.
The fire was put under control at 8:10 a.m. and declared fire out at 8:24 a.m.
Some roads, particularly Rizal Avenue, Oroquieta, Remegio, and Alvarez Streets, were closed to motorists due to the incident, causing heavy traffic in the area.
No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Probers are still investigating the cause of the fire.
The estimated damages have not been determined.