121008 NDRRMC: Fire official hurt, P3M destroyed in two Manila fires ( Quiapo districts)
Philippines Oct 08 2012 “Building”
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Web Source: GMA News Online
Date: 09 October, 2012
Country: Philippines
NDRRMC: Fire official hurt, P3M destroyed in two Manila fires
Updated: 2012-10-09-08:40
A Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officer was hurt while P3 million in property was destroyed in two fires that hit Manila’s Quiapo and Tondo districts Monday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Tuesday.
BFP Inspector Geronimo Juico was injured in the fire that hit a three-story residential building in Quiapo, the NDRRMC said in its 6:00 a.m. update.
The NDRRMC said the fire started 12:11 p.m. at the three-story house along P. de Guzman Street. It was placed under control 1:44 p.m., and put out at 3:23 p.m.
At least 20 families were affected in the fire, even as arson investigators are still looking into what caused it.
The fire affected five families and caused P1 million in damage. – VVP, GMA News