Photo courtesy of the Philippine Emergency Alerts
A fire that broke out along NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City early Thursday, April 30, reached the third alarm at 1:25 a.m. as firefighters responded to a residential area composed of light materials.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the incident was verified at 12:57 a.m., with visible smoke observed at 1:00 a.m. and a positive alarm declared at 1:02 a.m.
The fire was raised to the second alarm at 1:10 a.m. as flames rapidly spread through the densely populated community before escalating to the third alarm at 1:25 a.m.
The incident marked the second major fire in Barangay Pinyahan this year, raising concerns over recurring fire incidents in residential areas largely built with light materials.
Firefighters remained on site as of posting time, continuing suppression operations to contain the blaze and prevent it from reaching nearby structures.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire, as well as the extent of damage and possible casualties, according to the BFP.