Four people were hurt and about 50 families were affected when a fire hit a residential area in Taguig on March 4. 

The Taguig City Fire Department said the fire happened on Kawayanan Street, Purok 6 Bagong Silang in Barangay Tuktukan. 

The fire reached the fourth alarm and lasted for more than three hours before it was put out. 

The fire station identified the injured as Allan Laguna, 54, and Bryan John Soriano, 26, who both suffered first degree burns on their right arms; and Kim Bryan Imperial, 29, who had a laceration on the elbow. In addition, Roselyn Roca, 28, had difficulty breathing.  

The fire in Barangay Tuktukan, Taguig (Photos: Pateros Downtown Fire and Rescue Volunteer, Navotas Fire and Rescue Volunteer Brigade and Gibson Shoes Fire Brigade Volunteers on Facebook)

Investigators estimated that the fire damaged about 50 houses and affected 50 families or about 100 individuals. The estimated damage was placed at P750,000. 

The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation. 

A total of 23 fire trucks, including those from fire stations in Metro Manila, 55 volunteer and local government units, a rescue truck, and 11 ambulances responded to the fire incident. 

Meanwhile, the Taguig City government, through its City Social Welfare and Development Office, conducted an assessment and intake interviews with the affected families. 

Evacuation centers were established in Barangays Calzada and Sta. Ana where the families can stay. 

The city government provided financial assistance, sleeping and hygiene kits, and food. 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development will give additional help, including hot meals and family kits. 

Financial assistance will also be given by Taguig-Pateros Rep. Ricardo Cruz Jr. and Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano. 

Mayor Lani Cayetano and Cruz went to the evacuation centers and talked to the affected residents. 

The fire in Barangay Tuktukan, Taguig (Photos: Pateros Downtown Fire and Rescue Volunteer, Navotas Fire and Rescue Volunteer Brigade,  Gibson Shoes Fire Brigade Volunteers and Taguig City government on Facebook)