A suspected ethanol chemical leak caused an explosion in Barangay San Antonio, Makati City, on Wednesday, leaving six people injured.

According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the explosion occurred at around 5:20 p.m. at Globe Tech School, located on St. Paul Street near Mayapis Street.

Authorities declared the area and the operation "safe and mission accomplished" by 6:46 p.m.

Three of the injured individuals were reportedly released to their families, while the other three were taken to a hospital by Makati Rescue for medical treatment.