Around 976 families were displaced after a massive fire struck a residential area along NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City on Friday night, March 6.
Barangay officials said the blaze escalated to Task Force Bravo as firefighters continued efforts to contain the flames. At least 100 fire trucks responded to the incident.
Residents were evacuated to designated evacuation centers, including Pinyahan Elementary School, where displaced families are temporarily staying.
In response to the incident, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office NCR, through its Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD), conducted field monitoring and an initial assessment of the situation on Saturday, March 7.
The activity was carried out in coordination with the Quezon City Social Services Development Department (SSDD) to ensure an accurate assessment of the needs of the affected families.
Authorities said validation and further assessment are ongoing to determine the extent of the damage and the appropriate assistance required.
The Quezon City government, in partnership with DSWD-NCR, said it is preparing the necessary interventions and assistance for displaced families.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, the fire was first raised to the first alarm at 9:01 p.m., followed by the second alarm at 9:03 p.m.
It escalated to the third alarm at 9:12 p.m., the fourth alarm at 9:22 p.m., and the fifth alarm at 9:44 p.m., before reaching Task Force Alpha at around 10:50 p.m.