Fire hits urban poor area in Quezon City

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Fire hits urban poor area in Quezon City
The fire destroys 50 houses in Barangay Tatalon, Quezon City, on June 23. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire

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MANILA, Philippines – A fire hit a residential area in Barangay Tatalon, Quezon City, on Monday, June 23, destroying around 50 houses.

According to the Quezon City Fire Station Command Center (QCFCC), the fire started around 4:10 pm, and was raised to the 3rd alarm by 4:31 pm. Responders declared it under control at 6:05 pm.

A QCFSCC officer said they had yet to determine whether there were people injured in the accident. A report said 5 people were injured in the flames.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire. The area ravaged by the fire was home to informal settlers, a QCFSCC officer said.

 

– Rappler.com

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