A fire razed a residential area in Kalye Impyerno (Hell Street), a short and narrow alley infamous for its ominous name, in Barangay San Roque, Navotas City on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Public Information Office, the fire reached the 1st alarm at around...
The conduct of the Fire Officer Examination (FOE), Penology Officer Examination (POE), and Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) initially set on Oct. 10 has been deferred, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced on Friday, Oct. 1. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The CSC issued...
Three persons were injured in a fire that broke out in a residential area in Barangay Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela City on Thursday morning. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Public Information Office said the fire occurred at Galguera Compound on Diam Street, and it reached the 1st alarm at 2:25...
It's her 40th birthday, too! "The Simple Life" socialite Nicole Richie turned 40 years old on Sept. 21. Donning styled curls that touched her shoulder blades, she blew out the candles on her birthday cake but didn't expect for her hair to catch fire. The guest beside her helped tapped out the fire...
A fire hit a residential area in Barangay Bagumbayan, Taguig shortly before midnight Wednesday. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Taguig, the fire happened at No. 409 Severina Subdivision, Bagumbayan on Sept. 15 with the first alarm raised at 11:39 p.m. Fire at Severina Subdivision,...
President Duterte personally justified the proposal to arm firefighters in the country, citing a need for the latter to protect themselves from aggressive citizens during fire incidents. On top of this, armed firemen can also be tapped to address situations concerning law and order, he said....
House Deputy Minority leader Carlos Isagani Zarate on Monday, September 4, scored the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for still having more than P4.1 billion worth of funds “parked” at the Philippine International Trading...
A fire of still unknown origin destroyed a warehouse in Paranaque City on Friday morning. Gutted by the fire was the warehouse of fruits and vegetables located along Quirino Avenue, El Faro Kabihasnan, San Dionisio, Paranaque City owned by a certain Maria Legaspi. According to a report by the...
A fire broke out in an 8-storey residential building early Friday on Bonny Serrano Ave. Barangay Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, Quezon City. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Public Information Office, the fire reached the 1st alarm at around 12:05 a.m. and was declared under control at...
A fire broke out at a residential building in Mandaluyong City on Thursday morning, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported. (Photo from Fire Alert Metro Manila) In its initial report, the BFP said the fire hit the 27th floor of Mega Tower residential building in Barangay Highway Hills. First...
MILAN, Italy – Fire ripped through a 20-storey residential building in Milan, northern Italy, on Sunday, leaving rescue workers scrambling to make sure no one had been caught in the spectacular flames and thick smoke. Smoke billows from a building on fire in Milan, Italy, on Aug. 29, 2021. A...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued 22 crew members from a cargo vessel after it was damaged by fire in the waters off Tabaco City, Albay on Monday, Aug. 23. The PCG said cargo vessel MV Delwin Matthew, owned and operated by Pherwin Shipping Corporation had 22 crew members on board when...
