Fire breaks out in Makati City residential area

Map of Makati City

MANILA, Philippines – A fire broke out in a residential area in Makati City on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

In a report, fire authorities said the fire started in Jasmin St. corner Champaca St. in Brgy. Guadalupe Viejo at 12:36 p.m.

The first alarm was raised at 12:40 p.m., while the second alarm was hoisted minutes later at 12:43 p.m.

BFP disclosed that the blaze was extinguished at 1:53 p.m.

Fire authorities have yet to provide other details as of writing, but at least 11 trucks and an ambulance responded to the area. – Keith Irish Margareth Clores, INQUIRER.net trainee