Fire hits Valenzuela commercial center

Mark Ernest Villeza - The Philippine Star

June 12, 2026 | 12:00am

he Bureau of Fire Protection said the blaze broke out shortly after 5 a.m. and escalated to third alarm at 5:59 a.m. The fire was declared out at 9:48 a.m.

STAR / File

MANILA, Philippines — Two people were injured after a fire struck a commercial center in Barangay Paso de Blas, Valenzuela City yesterday.

The Bureau of Fire Protection said the blaze broke out shortly after 5 a.m. and escalated to third alarm at 5:59 a.m. The fire was declared out at 9:48 a.m.

Based on initial reports, around 50 stalls were destroyed. Seven families were displaced.

Arson probers said they have yet to determine what caused the fire.

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