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5-alarm fire engulfs homes in Manila; firefighters battle blaze

By Chris Williams
Published  November 24, 2024 10:50am EST
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Fire Engulfs Dozens of Homes in Manila

A 5-alarm fire tore through multiple homes in Isla Puting Bato, Tondo district, Manila, on Sunday, November 24. (Credit: Manila DRRM Office via Storyful)

The Brief

    • A 5-alarm fire broke out in Isla Puting Bato, Manila's Tondo district, on Sunday morning, quickly spreading and engulfing several homes.
    • Firefighters are still battling the blaze as of Sunday afternoon, with no reported injuries or fatalities.

MANILA, Philippines - Dramatic video shows several houses engulfed in flames amid a 5-alarm fire in the Philippines. 

The blaze broke out in Isla Puting Bato, in Manila’s Tondo district, on Sunday morning local time. 

The fire quickly spread within minutes, according to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Office.

As of Sunday afternoon, firefighters are still working to put out the flames. 

There are no reports yet of any injuries or deaths. 

The Source

  • Storyful contributed to this report based on information and video provided by the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Office. This story was reported from Los Angeles.