MANILA -- A fire broke out in a residential area on the boundary of Barangay La Huerta and Barangay San Dionisio in Paranaque City on Sunday, escalating to a second alarm. 

According to Fire Inspector Mark Tutu, head of operations at the Paranaque Bureau of Fire (BFP), the fire quickly spread due to the proximity of houses, despite most being constructed from concrete materials. The fire engulfed approximately six houses, displacing around 12 families. 

No injuries or fatalities were reported. 

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“Nagkaroon tayo ng sunog sa boundary ng Brgy. La Huerta tsaka San Diego dikit dikit yung bahay pero bato naman din yung mga construction ng bahay,” shared Tutu. 

The fire was contained and declared extinguished around 2:14 in the afternoon. 

Mohammad Endol, a purok leader among the affected residents, recounted the incident and noted that the fire ignited shortly before noon, leaving him unable to save any belongings. 

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“Ako ‘di ko malaman ano pwedeng bitbitin ko dhail sa pag iisip ko,” Endol lamented. 

Tutu disclosed that the fire allegedly started on the second floor of one of the houses, although investigations into its cause are ongoing.