The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reminded the public to be observant, avoid using dangerous equipment, and follow safety rules as fires were recorded in succession in Metro Manila cities. 

"Muling pinaaalalahanan ang lahat na maging mapagmatyag, iwasan ang paggamit ng mapanganib na kagamitan, at sundin ang mga alituntunin sa fire safety upang makaiwas sa trahedya. Patuloy ang BFP Taguig sa paglalayong mapanatiling ligtas ang bawat komunidad (Everyone is reminded once again to be vigilant, avoid using dangerous equipment, and follow fire safety guidelines to avoid tragedy. BFP Taguig continues to strive to keep every community safe),” BFP Taguig posted on Facebook. 

A fire in Taguig on April 7 (Photos from BFP Taguig's Facebook page)

A fire in Taguig on April 7 (Photos from BFP Taguig's Facebook page)

On April 7, two fires occurred in Barangays Tuktukan and Bambang in Taguig. 

At 2:26 p.m., a fire hit a residential area on RR Cruz Street in Bambang and reached the first alarm at 2:34 p.m. 

Three houses were destroyed in the fire, affecting three families with seven members. BFP Taguig reported that the fire damaged P75,000 worth of properties. The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

A total of 10 fire trucks, a rescue truck, 23 water tankers, and three ambulances responded to the incident. 

At 4:45 p.m., another fire hit a junk shop on A. Mabini Street in Barangay Tuktukan. The fire reached the first alarm at 4:50 p.m. before it was put out at 8:19 p.m. 

The fire destroyed P250,000 worth of properties. A total of 12 fire trucks, 24 water tankers, and four ambulances responded to the incident. 

Two separate fire incidents also hit Las Piñas City on April 6 and 7, including the blaze at Golden Acres that claimed the lives of four family members.

The privately-owned Zero One Volunteer Fire Brigade, established by Las Piñas City mayoral candidate Carlo Aguilar, was the first to respond to a first-alarm fire at the Bernabe Compound in Barangay Pulanglupa Uno to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring homes on April 6.

Firefighters from Zero One Volunteer also responded to a fire that broke out on Dalandan Street, Golden Acres, on April 7, involving several homes made of light materials. Four family members died in the fire.

The Zero One Volunteer Fire Brigade regularly assists in public emergency responses in Las Piñas. Aguilar has donated four fire trucks to the city, including the city’s first laddered fire truck. 

“These events show why we must continue investing in rapid response and training for both responders and the public. Every second matters,” said Aguilar. 

“No family should ever feel helpless while waiting for help. That’s why we need a citywide emergency hotline and real fire safety education at the barangay level.”

Aguilar has made emergency preparedness a key part of his campaign platform, advocating for a 24/7 emergency hotline and expanded community fire safety training. He emphasized that these are not just plans, but an extension of work that is already being done.