At least one person sustained injuries after a fire broke out in a residential area in Sitio 6, Barangay Catmon in Malabon City.
According to Jamie Santos’ Wednesday report on “Saksi,” residents said the fire spread quickly, prompting them to immediately evacuate to a safer area.
The fire reached Task Force Alpha level at 5:40 p.m.
The Malabon City government reported that one resident was brought to a super health center for medical treatment.
Another person experienced hyperventilation.
Meanwhile, a firefighter needed to be treated after he was bitten by a dog while responding to the blaze.
The fire was declared under control at 9:47 p.m.
The Malabon City Social Welfare Department has set up tents at an evacuation center and will provide assistance to affected residents.
The Bureau of Fire Protection is investigating the cause of the fire and the estimated value of the damage. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
