A massive fire at a residential area at Santa Cruz, Manila caused P3.7-million worth of damages on Friday afternoon. According to a 'Saksi' report by Jamie Santos on Friday, the blaze at Tomas Mapua corner Lope de Vega caused almost zero visibility while at least five residents suffered minor health complications.
A massive fire at a residential area at Santa Cruz, Manila caused P3.7 million worth of damages on Friday afternoon.According to a "Saksi" report by Jamie Santos on Friday, the blaze at Tomas Mapua corner Lope de Vega caused almost zero visibility while at least five residents suffered minor health complications.The blaze quickly spread due to the wooden material used on the houses and the strong winds.Most residents were unable to save their belongings while escaping the fire.
and was eventually raised to 2nd alarm a few minutes later.Due to the size of the fire and thick smoke causing almost zero-visibility in the area, classes at a nearby maritime school were suspended for the safety of more than 100 students.“Bumaba po kami agad. Bumaba po kami para di po masuffocate sa loob. Nag-alarm po yung ano, pinababa po kami ng teacher,” said student Rosel.
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