The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

Residential area razed by six-hour fire in Pasay

August 8, 2017



A fire razed a residential area in Pasay City on Monday afternoon, which firemen managed put under control after six  hours.

Pasay City Fire Officer 3  Wispur Alimario said at least 35 houses were damaged in Brgy. 23, Zone 2 No 165 David St. FB Harrison street..

Alimario said the fire started at 2:19 pm. and reached third alarm at 2:25 pm. The fire was put out at 8:23 pm. Damage to property was estimated at P300,000, he added.

The Bureau of Fire Protection-National Capital Region said there are 3009 fire incidents  this year,  where 73 persons  died as of July 30.

Total cost of damage  is P384, 980,950, said  Bureau of Fire Protection- NCR office. Alanna Ambi/DMS