Two 3rd alarm fires hit Pandacan, Tondo before dawn
Two separate third-alarm fires occurred in Pandacan and Tondo, Manila, early Wednesday morning. Emergency responders worked to contain the blazes, which caused local traffic disruptions and the suspension of classes at a nearby school.
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The incidents highlight urban safety challenges and the impact of infrastructure fires on local community services and public transit.
Manila Bulletin - Two 3rd-alarm fires hit Pandacan, Tondo before dawn
Two 3rd-alarm fires hit Pandacan, Tondo before dawn
Fire at Residencias de Manila | Photo courtesy of Daniele Guada
Two separate fires, both reaching the third alarm, broke out in Pandacan and Tondo, Manila, before dawn on Wednesday, July 29, prompting a massive response from firefighters and volunteer fire brigades.
The first fire broke out at Building 1 of Residences in Pandacan at around 3:40 a.m. The blaze allegedly started on the fourth to fifth floors of the building, making it difficult for firefighters to contain the flames.
The fire reached the 1st Alarm at 3:48 a.m., the 2nd Alarm at 3:54 a.m., and the 3rd Alarm at 4:37 a.m.
Fire suppression operations were ongoing as of posting.
The nearby Carlos P. Garcia High School also suspended classes on Wednesday due to the fire incident.
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