Fire hits residential area in Quezon City
Smoke arises from the burning structure as viewed from the road. —Screengrab from Gabriel Pabico Lalu | 黑料社
Updated @ 12:49 a.m., Feb. 17, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A fire broke out in a 3-story residential building along North Avenue in Barangay Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City on Sunday afternoon, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported.
According to the BFP, the fire originated at the residence of Jocelyn Ferrer, situated within the CMLI Compound in Quezon City.
Authorities responded to the fire at 2:11 p.m., raising it to first alarm a minute later.
The blaze quickly escalated, reaching the second alarm at 2:17 p.m. and the third alarm at 2:21 p.m.
Article continues after this advertisementThe BFP said the fire was placed under control by 3:06 p.m.
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The BFP reported that a 23-year old male, identified as Matt Manayday, sustained a puncture wound on his left hand. However, no fatalities were reported.
Fire officials estimated the property damage at P125,000.
A total of 50 fire trucks and three ambulances were dispatched to the scene, the BFP said in its latest report released at 7:03 p.m.
