MANILA, Philippines - A huge fire broke out in a residential area in Barangay Damayan in E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City on Sunday afternoon, February 12, 2017.
According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the fire near the St. Luke's hospital reached fifth alarm at 2:48 p.m.
E. Rodriguez Araneta both bound were closed due to the incident. "Please take alternate routes," MMDA said.
The blaze started at 2:24 p.m. as reported by TXTFIREPhilippines, SMS and Tweet Dispatch System.
In the initial investigation of the Beareu of Fire Protection (BFP), they said that fire started from the third floor of a residential structure owned by a certain Ryan Cano. The house was made of light materials.
A total of 300 houses were affected by the huge fire.
Here are some of the videos and photos of the fire incident as reported by netizens:
Reports say that fire trucks have been deployed to the area.
Fire along E. Rodriguez Avenue. Photo Credit: Facebook/Kit Aranas |
E. Rodriguez Araneta both bound were closed due to the incident. "Please take alternate routes," MMDA said.
The blaze started at 2:24 p.m. as reported by TXTFIREPhilippines, SMS and Tweet Dispatch System.
In the initial investigation of the Beareu of Fire Protection (BFP), they said that fire started from the third floor of a residential structure owned by a certain Ryan Cano. The house was made of light materials.
A total of 300 houses were affected by the huge fire.
Here are some of the videos and photos of the fire incident as reported by netizens:
Sunog sa E. Rodriguez ave., itinaas na sa TF Alpha. | dzbbsamnielsen pic.twitter.com/aquS3WqrZZ— Ivan Tech (@Aslan2266) February 12, 2017
— GMA News (gmanews) February 12, 2017
Fire along E.Rodriguez Sr. Ave. 😭💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/0kidfDztEE— LucylleBC (public) (@lucyllebianca) February 12, 2017
Fire at E.Rodriguez.... Praying for everyone's safety. pic.twitter.com/SA4QGDOS8X— Francine Arcilla ♕ (@franzarcilla) February 12, 2017
LOOK: Mga residente ng Brgy. Damayang Lagi, nagsisilikas sa E. Rodriguez avenue sa laki ng apoy | via @dianequerrer pic.twitter.com/0bDRH5CnQS— People's Television (@PTVph) February 12, 2017
Reports say that fire trucks have been deployed to the area.