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MANILA, Philippines 鈥� A residential area in Barangay 602, Sta. Mesa, Manila was caught on fire on Wednesday morning, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported.
In an update released 11:45 a.m., the BFP said firefighters responded to a blaze at 10:48 a.m.
The incident was raised to the first alarm at 10:56 a.m.
The situation escalated to the second alarm by 11:02 a.m.
Authorities later declared a third alarm at 11:15 a.m., prompting additional fire trucks to be dispatched.
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As of writing, nine fire trucks and one ambulance unit are at the scene.
The BFP has yet to confirm any casualties, as well as the estimated damage and cause of the fire.
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