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Fire displaces over 40 families in Muntinlupa

Published Jul 24, 2026 12:54 pm  |  Updated Jul 24, 2026 02:09 pm
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
A dawn fire gutted houses and displaced more than 40 families in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24.
The Muntinlupa City Fire Station said the blaze broke out at 4:58 a.m. from an industrial establishment on San Guillermo Street.
Firefighters raised the first alarm at 5:05 a.m. and declared the fire out at 6:31 a.m.
About 20 houses were destroyed, with property damage estimated at P350,000.
The city government said the affected families are temporarily sheltered at the Biazon Building nearby.
The Social Services Department has conducted mapping and interviews, issued disaster cards, and pledged food, non food relief, and financial aid.
A total of 11 fire trucks, six water tankers, five volunteer groups, four ambulances, and a rescue vehicle responded to the incident.
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
Firefighters putting out the fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from the Muntinlupa City Fire Station)
Firefighters putting out the fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from the Muntinlupa City Fire Station)
Employees of the Muntinlupa Social Services Department interviewing affected residents in Barangay Putatan on July 24 (Photo from Muntinlupa SSD)
Employees of the Muntinlupa Social Services Department interviewing affected residents in Barangay Putatan on July 24 (Photo from Muntinlupa SSD)
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)
The fire in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24 (Photo from Sucat BDRRM Responders on Facebook)

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