A fire broke out early Saturday morning in a residential-commercial structure at the corner of M.F. Jocson and S.H. Loyola Streets in Sampaloc, Manila.
Fire Details
The blaze, which started before 5:00 a.m., involved a two-storey building made of light materials. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) raised the alarm to the third level, mobilizing:
- 8 fire resources from the BFP
- 25 fire trucks from the local government and volunteer groups
The fire was declared under control at 6:23 a.m., but as of now, there has been no report of casualties.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities are investigating the fire’s cause and assessing the extent of property damage.
Recent Fire Incidents in Manila
This incident follows other recent fires in Metro Manila, including one near the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros and another affecting 500 families in Sampaloc.