00:00 200 families were displaced from a residential area in Barangay Culiat in Quezon City because of a fire.
00:07 BN Manalo has the story.
00:09 Residents of Adelpha and Vargas Compound in Barangay Culiat, Quezon City were shocked by the fire in the residential area around 9 p.m.
00:22 The fire reached the fifth alarm, which lasted for three hours before the fire was declared out, around 12.56 a.m.
00:32 Ten individuals were reported to have minor injuries, including one firefighter, while two others were reported to have difficulty breathing.
00:42 We had a fire here in Vargas Street, Barangay Culiat, Quezon City. The fire reached us around 9 p.m.
00:54 Now, 0023 is under control. The fire reached us around 10 p.m. and we were able to top the fifth alarm.
01:06 More than 200 families, or more than 500 individuals, were affected by the fire, while the evacuees were being evacuated to the evacuation centers of the barangay.
01:20 This is the second time that a fire has occurred in the area.
01:25 Firefighters had a hard time breathing. Residents also helped in the fire.
01:33 Firefighters had a hard time breathing. Residents also helped in the fire.
01:38 The fire started in the middle of the street.
01:43 We know that the residents here are making use of light materials. We made a hole in the wall so that we can penetrate the inside of the burned house.
02:05 We also had a hard time with the fire hoses.
02:12 Residents who were affected by the fire also called for help.
02:16 We were lucky that we were able to survive the fire. It was hard to survive the fire.
02:22 You have no home, no things to carry. You live outside, you sleep outside. It was really hard to survive the fire.
02:29 I would like to call on the people who are affected by the fire to call for help. For those who were burned, please help us.
02:51 We have a lot of people who are affected by the fire. We have relief goods, clothes, and we don't have any spare clothes. That's what's important.
03:04 Authorities have a reminder to avoid the fire.
03:09 We should be careful when it comes to the fire. We should always check our electrical appliances. We should avoid the octopus connection and overloading.
03:23 The Quezon City Bureau of Fire Protection is continuing its investigation into the source of the fire while also knowing the overall importance of the fire.
03:35 The Social Services Development Department is also continuing its assessment for financial aid and assistance to those affected by the fire.
03:48 BN Manalo, for the people!
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