A fire hit a residential area in Alonzo Cor. Fugoso Sta. Cruz, Manila, on Wednesday afternoon, February 15.
JUST IN: Sunog sumiklab sa Alonzo Cor. Fugoso Sta. Cruz, Manila; itinaas na sa ikatlong alarma | via @boy_gonzales, DZRH News pic.twitter.com/i7gRWcwztJ
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As reported by Boy Gonzales during MBC Network News, the fire started at 11:28 a.m. and reached the third alarm.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, the fire has impacted at least 50 to 70 homes of 100 families, or 200 individuals in the area.
Four individuals suffered minor injuries.
Several pets were also rescued after the incident.
WATCH: Dalawang aso ang pilit binubuhay ng mga rescuers matapos sumiklab ang sunog sa isang residential area sa Sta. Cruz, Maynila kaninang tanghali.
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Makikita sa video ang pagbibigay ng 'resuscitation' ng amo sa kanyang mga alaga | via @boy_gonzales, DZRH News pic.twitter.com/DmhEFini3u
The fire reportedly came from a construction site near the area.
Firefighters were challenged to control the fire as houses were made from light materials.
