Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 2) — Three fire responders and four civilians were injured after fires erupted in seven separate areas in Metro Manila on All Saints’ Day, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
In its spot report on Wednesday night, the BFP said three of its members were hurt in a residential fire in Calamba St., Sampaloc, Manila that reached a second alarm.
The fire affected 30 individuals with damage pegged at around ₱1.6 million.
The BFP said fire out was declared at 2:21 p.m. and the cause of the fire was being investigated.
Another residential fire occurred in Alfredo St., Santa Cruz, Manila which left four civilians injured and affected a total of 10 people.
The BFP said the fire was caused by the ignition of cooking gas by an open flame from a lighted candle.
The fire was put out at 6:13 p.m. and estimated damage was at ₱1,500.
Fire also broke out in the following areas but with no reported injuries:
– Mindoro St., Sampaloc, Manila
– 10th Avenue, Caloocan City
– Brgy. Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, Quezon City
– Dalag St., Dagat-dagatan, Navotas City
