Fire guts several houses in Baseco, Tondo
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Fire guts several houses in Baseco, Tondo
Jose Carretero,
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 13, 2023 08:22 PM PHT
MANILA — A fire broke out in a residential area in Barangay 649, Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila on Friday.
MANILA — A fire broke out in a residential area in Barangay 649, Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila on Friday.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire started 1:15 p.m. Friday.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire started 1:15 p.m. Friday.
It reached second alarm but was declared fire out at about 3:12 in the afternoon.
It reached second alarm but was declared fire out at about 3:12 in the afternoon.
Residents said the fire quickly spread because most of the houses are made of light materials.
Residents said the fire quickly spread because most of the houses are made of light materials.
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Strong winds also hastened the spread of fire, according to the residents.
Strong winds also hastened the spread of fire, according to the residents.
One of the affected residents is James Visaya. His house was totally razed.
One of the affected residents is James Visaya. His house was totally razed.
“Napansin ko nagsisigawan na... Wala na kaming naano kasi malakas ang hangin, wala kaming nasalba,” he said.
“Napansin ko nagsisigawan na... Wala na kaming naano kasi malakas ang hangin, wala kaming nasalba,” he said.
No one was hurt in the incident, according to the residents.
No one was hurt in the incident, according to the residents.
Affected families will be temporarily housed in a nearby school.
Affected families will be temporarily housed in a nearby school.
The BFP is still conducting an investigation to determine the origin of fire.
The BFP is still conducting an investigation to determine the origin of fire.
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