20191022 2 hurt as fire breaks out in Sta. Cruz, Manila
Philippines Oct 22 2019 “Houses”
Dead : dead 0 or unknown Burnout : more than 70 Injured : injured 1 to 9
2 hurt as fire breaks out in Sta. Cruz, Manila
Updated: 2019–10–22
Two fire volunteers were reported hurt as a fire broke out in a residential area in Quiricada Street in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Tuesday afternoon.
A tweet by Super Radyo dzBB’s Sam Nielsen said the two responding volunteers were injured when hit by a falling roof.
According to reports by Super Radyo dzBB’s Isa Avendaño Umali, the fire started in an area just beside the Bureau of Fire Protection.
At 12:15 p.m., Task Force Alpha alarm was raised over the fire.
Despite continuous efforts by authorities to put out the fire, it was declared Task Force Bravo at 12:45 p.m.
Firefighters said the houses in the area were made of light materials, causing them to burn quickly. — Julia Mari Ornedo/RSJ, GMA News
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