Two separate fires broke out on Monday morning, affecting a college in Las Piñas City and a residential area in Tondo, Manila, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection-National Capital Region (BFP-NCR).
Las Piñas College Fire
The first fire occurred at the Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial College – Doña Manuela Satellite Campus in Barangay Pamplona Tres, Las Piñas City.
- Timeline of Events:
- Fire started: 8:15 AM
- Reached second alarm: 8:30 AM
- Declared under control: 8:52 AM
- Fire out: 9:03 AM
The BFP is still investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the extent of the damage.
Tondo Residential Fire
A separate blaze hit a residential area in Barangay 128, Balut, Tondo, Manila.
- Timeline of Events:
- Fire started: 8:52 AM
- Reached second alarm: 9:00 AM
- Declared under control: 9:51 AM
- Fire out: 11:12 AM
Authorities have yet to release details regarding casualties or damage in both incidents.