KYIV, Ukraine -- Russian troops attacked Europe's largest nuclear plant on Friday, starting a fire at the Ukrainian facility, with the country's leader accusing Moscow of "nuclear terror". Local authorities reported no immediate radiation rise was detected and "essential" equipment was unaffected...
By Terence L. Ranis A fire has hit a residential area in Baseco Compound, Manila on Friday morning, March 4. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, the fire was raised to the first alarm at 8:36 a.m. and reached the second alarm at 8:48 a.m. This is a developing story.
The Marikina City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MCDRRMO) said the local government will strengthen the implementation of its fire incident protocol in line with Fire Prevention Month. In a post on Wednesday, March 3, the MCDRRMO shared how their response towards the fire incident...
BACOOR CITY, Cavite – A blaze broke out in a residential area in Barangay Habay II, leaving 30 to 34 families homeless on Thursday, March 3. The fire was reported at 3:30 p.m. and reached the second alarm at 3:48. The flames were declared under control at 4:42 p.m. and extinguished at 4:56...
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Tuesday, March 1 underscored the importance of fire safety awareness especially in fire-prone communities as the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) kicked off its activities for the Fire Prevention Month. “It is an honor to join you as we welcome the...
MANAOAG, Pangasinan – A fire broke out at a poultry farm in Barangay Inamotan here on Tuesday night, March 1. In a phone interview on Wednesday, March 2, Fire Senior Inspector Kinber-Ann Babasoro said the fire started at around 6 p.m. She said the fire was raised to second alarm and was declared...
CARMONA, Cavite -- A rubbish fire that ignited in Mountview 1 Industrial Complex in Barangay Bancal on Tuesday, March 1, marked the start of the Fire Prevention Month. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Carmona told the Manila Bulletin that the fire was reported at 10:07 a.m. and was extinguished...
A total of 2,619 fire incidents have already been recorded in the country since January this year. The Bureau of Fire Protection said the figure is higher compared to a total of 1,812 fire incidents from January to March last year. In an interview over GMA News, BFP spokesperson Supt. Annalee...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) recently deployed its "Hot Meals on Wheels" food trucks providing ready-to-eat meals as well as first aid stations for victims of the fire that broke out in Cavite. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC said that 464 individuals received meals and...
A fire officer was injured during a blaze that razed a house and townhouse units in Muntinlupa on Feb. 28. According to the Muntinlupa City Fire Station, the fire started at 3:35 p.m. at a house owned by Gabriel Ripoll Jr. on Yuchengco Drive in Pacific Malayan Village in Barangay Cupang,...
CAVITE CITY – A fire broke out in Barangay 10A Aplayang Munti, burning 150 houses early morning on Sunday (Feb. 27). Screenshot from Vice Mayor Denver Chua's Facebook live stream (Vice Mayor Denver Chua / MANILA BULLETIN) Cavite City Fire Station told the Manila Bulletin that the blaze was...
A fire razed three houses in Taguig City on Thursday night, Feb. 24. According to the Taguig City Fire Station, the fire started from a house owned by Tong Namla on Cagayan de Oro Street in Barangay Maharlika Village at around 7:13 p.m. The fire in Barangay Maharlika Village, Taguig on Feb. 24...
