Fire razes 17 homes in San Andres Bukid, Manila; 4 injured
At A Glance
- The blaze started shortly before 3:30 p.m. at a two-storey residential property located at 1846 Dagonoy corner Nickel Street.
Courtesy of Philippine Emergency Alerts
A fire broke out in a residential area in Barangay 773, San Andres Bukid, Manila, on Thursday afternoon, June 26.
Authorities identified the four civilians injured as Daniel Coronel, 63, who suffered first-degree burns on both forearms.
Jersey Llanderes, 18, had a laceration on the right foot, Merl Peralta, 20, had a laceration on the left hand, and Gabrielle, 79, experienced difficulty in breathing.
The blaze started shortly before 3:30 p.m. at a two-storey residential property located at 1846 Dagonoy corner Nickel Street.
According to initial reports, the fire was raised to a first alarm at 3:33 p.m., escalated to a second alarm at 3:34 p.m., and reached a third alarm at 3:41 p.m.
The fire was declared out at 4:48 p.m.
The fire, which allegedly originated on the second floor, caused an estimated P175,000 worth of damage.
Seventeen homes were destroyed, affecting approximately 38 families or around 100 individuals.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities are urging residents and motorists to avoid the area to allow emergency teams to operate efficiently.