Fire razes houses in Pandacan, Manila

MANILA, Philippines — Fire broke out at residential area at Pandacan, Manila on Saturday morning, city fire department reported.

In a phone interview with INQUIRER.net, Manila Fire Department said the fire along Balagtas Street, Barangay 833 in Pandacan began at 9:59 a.m.

After almost 30 minutes, it was raised to fifth alarm. At 11:57 a.m., the blaze was declared under control by the Bureau of Fire Protection.

In a tweet, the Manila Public Information Office showed firefighters still putting out the blaze.