ABOUT 100 homes were harmed, and an approximated 300 households were left homeless in a fire that broke out in Tondo, Manila, on Tuesday night.
A report from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) communicated to the Manila Police suggested that the fire began at 9:49 p.m. and reached the 5th alarm at 11:02 p.m.
Firemens stated a fire out at 2:07 a.m.
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The BFP stated the fire apparently stemmed from a three-story property structure along Capulong Street corner Lacson Street, Tondo, owned by Roger and Ine Gloria.
No death was tape-recorded, however 2 individuals were hurt determined as Fire Officer 1 (FO1) Philip Chua, who got a small laceration on their ideal palm, and Julieta Rodemo, a senior and PWD who got shallow burns on her best foot.
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The victims were hurried to the Tondo General Medical Center for instant medical treatment.
Based upon the BFP’s quotes, home damage was at P1,500,000.
Help to fire victims
The local government of Manila on Tuesday dispersed financial assistance for the 626 households impacted by the 9 fire occurrences reported from Nov. 10 to Dec. 13, 2023.
Manila Mayor Maria Sheila “Honey” Lacuna-Pangan, Vice Mayor Yul Servo-Nieto, and Manila Department of Social Welfare Officer in Charge Ma. Asuncion Fugoso distributed P10,000 for each household and P3,000 per unattached person.
Aside from the monetary support, impacted people were likewise provided with hot meals and requirements such as health sets and mats.
“We understand this will not suffice to cover all you lost in the event. We do hope that it can assist you at least begin once again. We, in the city government of Manila, were really unfortunate about what you have actually been through. Simply as the vice mayor stated, those are simply material things. What is more vital is that you and your households are safe,” Lacuna-Pangan stated throughout the circulation of help at the Universidad de Manila.