Fire hits residential area in Pasay

MANILA, Philippines – Fire struck residential area in Pasay City on Sunday afternoon, May 17.

TXTFIREPhilippines, an automated emergency dispatch system, reported the visible smoke at M. Dela Cruz St. in Pasay at 12:49 pm.

Fire hits residential area along M. Dela Cruz St. in Barangay 130, Pasay City on Sunday, May 17, 2020 (Photo Credit: Bureau of Fire Protection)

Fire was raised to second and third alarm at 12:56 pm and 1:02 pm, respectively.

According to ABS-CBN News reporter MJ Felipe, the ongoing fire is in Barangay 130, near Gloria street in Pasay.

FIRE ALERT: No more social distancing among residents affected by the fire here at Barangay 130 in Pasay City. Firefighters already on the scene. pic.twitter.com/u8Bue56BMO

— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) May 17, 2020

Fire at D.jorge Street Pasay besides Central Park Condominium -2 #FireAlert #Pasay #MetroManila pic.twitter.com/Loq8nWtZov

— Dr.Sunil Kumar Meena (@Drsunil0198) May 17, 2020

Firefighters have been dispatched to put out the fire.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) - Pasay shared videos of the ongoing fire operation.

On going fire operation - 3rd Alarm Fire Incident at Brgy 130, Pasay City
Posted by Bfp-ncr Pasaycity Pis on Saturday, May 16, 2020

Posted by Bfp-ncr Pasaycity Pis on Saturday, May 16, 2020

Thick smoke also seen in several areas in Makati and nearby cities.

UPDATE: At 2:10 pm, BFP Pasay declared fire under control.

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