About 300 families were affected by the fire that hit a residential area in Barangay San Isidro, Parañaque City on Tuesday evening, Bam Alegre reported on “Unang Balita.”
Authorities raised the first fire alarm to fourth alarm as the fire quickly spread in the area and was extinguished after a few hours.
The estimated cost of damage to property reached about P800,000, one male resident was injured and underwent medical treatment immediately.
The firefighters faced some difficulties as the area is located near the Manila Memorial Park and some had to pass through a creek.
The Bureau of Fire Protection is investigating the cause of the fire. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
