Malabon government aids fire victims

MANILA, Philippines — At least 10 families affected by a fire that struck Barangay Longos in Malabon received assistance from the local government on Wednesday.

According to the city’s public information office, the displaced families were evacuated to a multipurpose hall in the barangay. They were provided modular tents and hot meals.

Residents also received relief packs from the local social welfare and development office.

On Wednesday, a fire of still unknown origin engulfed houses in Barangay Longos, the Bureau of Fire Protection said.

No one was reported injured in the incident.

In Quezon City, a man was injured and eight families were left homeless when a fire razed a slum area yesterday.

Michael Dacapias was hurt after he, his wife and children jumped from the second floor of the house at the height of the fire.

“Pagbukas ng pinto ng asawa ko andun na apoy,” Dacapias said in an interview on GMA News.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)’s National Capital Region field office said the blaze started at 12:18 p.m. and reached the first alarm.

The fire destroyed five shanties along Usafe street in Barangay Holy Spirit, the BFP said.

Firefighters doused the fire at 12:44 a.m., which displaced eight families.

An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, which destroyed P7,500 worth of property.

The affected residents sought shelter at a covered court in the area.