firefighters responded to a fire that reached 4th alarm in a residential area on M. Dela Fuente Street, Sampaloc, Manila on Wednesday.
The fire spread quickly through the houses, prompting an alarm to call for additional forces and equipment. Many residents were immediately evacuated for their safety.
According to authorities, the fire was declared under control at around 1:45 AM after several hours of extinguishing the fire.
There is no report yet on how many people were affected or what caused the incident. Authorities are continuing their investigation.
