MANILA, Philippines — A residential area caught fire on Tuesday afternoon at Sta. Mesa, Manila, according to the city's disaster authorities.
The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said the incident was reported for verification at around 4:21 p.m. before being raised to the first alarm at 4:23 p.m., escalating to second alarm at 4:25 p.m.
By 4:59 p.m., the fire was raised to third alarm.
Authorities quickly responded to the fire scene.
No other details are available as of posting time.
