Fire hits Tondo residential area on Tuesday afternoon

MANILA, Philippines — A fire hit a residential area in Tondo, Manila on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection – National Capital Region (BFP-NCR).

In a Facebook post, BFP-NCR Manila City said that the fire occurred in a residential area in Dagupan Extension in Tondo, Manila around 4:01 p.m., with the first alarm instantly reached at 4:03 p.m.

The BFP-NCR said that the second and third alarms were eventually raised at 4:12 p.m. and 4:33 p.m., respectively. The fourth alarm was at 5 p.m. while the bureau said that the fire was currently on fifth alarm.

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The bureau also noted that the location of nearest fire hydrants can be found in the following areas:

Juan Luna cor. Planas

CM Recto cor. Juan Luna

Villa Fojas cor. Juan Luna

Solis cor. Dagupan Ext.

Pampanga St. cor. Juan Luna

It then advised the public to call 0969-398-9700/5-336-5138/5-336-5139 or dial 911 in case of fire or other emergencies.

No other details regarding the incident were provided as of this posting time. /mr

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