Three people were hurt in a fire that broke out at a residential area in Barangay 836, Pandacan, Manila on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Rescue crews said a 40-year-old man sustained a six-centimeter laceration on his body, and a 39-year-old woman suffered smoke inhalation. They were given immediate first aid at the scene.
Meanwhile, a 33-year-old fireman fell from the second floor of a burning house, which caused him lacerations on his right hand and burns on his left hand. He is currently admitted to the Philippine General Hospital.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to the first alarm at 1:07 a.m. and to the second alarm at 1:25 a.m.
Firefighters were able to put the blaze under control at 1:48 a.m. before it was extinguished at 1:58 a.m.
Based on the initial investigation, the fire started on the second floor of a two-storey house owned by Illuminada Papio.
Arson investigators said at least five houses were damaged, while 12 families or 36 individuals were displaced by the fire.
They have yet to determine the cause of the fire.