LOOK: Fire razes homes in Paco

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LOOK: Fire razes homes in Paco

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The fire started inside a home made of light materials, which spread to neighboring homes, says Superintentent Jonas Silvano of the Manila Fire District

MANILA, Philippines – Forty-five families were left homeless after fire hit a residential area in Anakbayan Street in Paco, Manila.

The fire started at 2:25 pm on Saturday inside a home made of light materials, which spread to neighboring homes, said Superintentent Jonas Silvano of the Manila Fire District.

The fire reached 3rd alarm at 2:32 pm and was declared under control at 3:26 pm. It was declared fire out at 5:10 pm.

Two residents suffered minor injuries, and no fatality was recorded. A total of 15 homes were gutted, said Captain Reden Alumno.

Alumno said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

BUCKET STYLE. A resident helps put out the fire. Photo by Inoue Jaena/Rappler

FIRE. Firefighters try to put out a fire that hit a residential area in Anakbayan St, Paco, Manila on June 2, 2018. Photo by Inoue Jaena/Rappler

AID.Young men carry an elderly resident after fire struck a community in Paco, Manila, on June 2, 2018. Photo by Inoue Jaena/Rappler

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