MANILA, Philippines - A fire destroyed several houses in Barangay Mataas na Lupa in Paco, Manila yesterday morning.
Senior Fire Officer 2 Marson Perez said the blaze started at around 9:56 a.m. and reached fourth alarm before it was put out at around 10:33 a.m.
No immediate reports of injuries or casualties have been received by the fire department as of press time. Arson investigators are still trying to determine the origin of the fire.