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GMA Network
5 days ago
- GMA Network
Huge fire hits Happyland in Tondo, Manila
A fire broke out in Happyland, a residential area on Mel Lopez Boulevard in Tondo, Manila on Wednesday morning. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the first alarm was raised at 9:47 a.m., and this was quickly elevated to second alarm at 9:48 a.m. It was later raised to third alarm at 9:55 a.m. and reached the fourth and fifth alarm by 10:10 a.m. The fire was declared under Task Force Alpha at 10:17 a.m., and elevated to Task Force Bravo thereafter. Task Force Charlie was declared at 10:57 a.m. Authorities have yet to confirm if there were injuries or fatalities, and give an estimate of the extent of property damage. —Jiselle Anne C. Casucian/KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- General
- GMA Network
Classes at MisOr school suspended after fire razes classrooms
Classes have been suspended temporarily after a fire broke out at a school in Manticao, Misamis Oriental. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), six classrooms at Manticao Central School were affected. 'Ang isa gihimo na ug stock room, ang lima classroom. Ang totally damage upat ka room, ang partially damage duha lang ka room,' Manticao Municipal Fire Marshal, Fire Senior Inspector Edgar Lawan, said. The fire allegedly started in the stockroom, where piles of paper were stored. Fortunately, students in classrooms nearby were evacuated immediately. No one was reported hurt. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire. The cost of damage was estimated at P2 million. 'Daghan ta anggulo karon nga tan-awon kay ang origin sa fire didto nagsugod sa stockroom, busa atong mga investigator naa pa didto nag-conduct ug investigation,' Lawan added. Because of the incident, classes for students affected were suspended temporarily while school officials look for alternative classrooms.
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- General
- GMA Network
P8M fire struck houses at Muslim community in Culasi, Antique
A fire struck at least 18 houses at a Muslim community in Culasi town, Province of Antique. The fire broke out in Barangay Jalandoni, Culasi evening on July 20, 2025. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), aside from the 18 houses destroyed in the compound of the Muslim community, a portion of their mosque was also gutted. Of the 18 houses, at least 14 were destroyed, while four were partially damaged. 'Ang lakas ng sunog. Mayroong mosque. Bale, nagmula ang apoy (based) sa initial investigation sa itaas na portion ng bahay ng owner na si Osmar Taaral,' Fire Inspector Fatima Hepertor, acting municipal fire marshal of Culasi BFP, said. The fire is possibly caused by a plugged bulb left unattended. 'Bale nakasaksak na bulb. Seguro, nakalimutan na tanggalin sa saksakan. Based sa apo ng may-ari,' Hepertor added. The fire left behind approximately P8 million in damages.
GMA Network
04-06-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
BFP warns vs fake job postings
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Wednesday warned the public on fake job postings for professional teachers for the Fire Inspector position. 'The BFP would like to clarify that the information currently circulating on social media regarding the hiring of professional teachers for the position of Fire Inspector (Lateral Entry) with a monthly salary of ?49,528 is unofficial and inaccurate,' BFP said in a social media post. The BFP found these fake job postings on two Facebook pages. The agency noted that the job postings did not come from its official social media platforms and should not be regarded as reliable. 'We do not support or endorse the sharing of unofficial information related to our recruitment, promotion, or placement processes,' BFP said. The BFP added that legitimate recruitment can be found on BFP's official Facebook pages. — BAP GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
02-06-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
8 hurt in fires that struck Las Piñas, CDO
Around 300 families were affected by a fire in Las Pinas City on Monday. Eight people sustained injuries in two separate fire incidents in Las Piñas City and Cagayan de Oro on Monday. In Mark Salazar's Monday report on 'Saksi,' 300 families were left homeless by the blaze in Barangay Almanza Uno, Las Piñas. Strong winds fanned the fire causing it to reache a street in neighboring Parañaque City. About 100 houses were destroyed or damaged by the fire. A resident also lost P350,000 in cash that he had saved for three years and kept in his home to the fire. Five persons were injured in the incident and were given medical treatment. Firefighters faced difficulties in extinguishing the blaze due to quick spread of the fire among the houses built of light materials and there was only one water hydrant in the area. Meanwhile in Cagayan de Oro, two people were injured in a fire that occurred at a residential neighborhood. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, 70 houses were damaged by the blaze, causing an estimated P4 million in damages. Another fire at a school in Alimodian, Iloilo destroyed 14 classrooms. The school's canteen, clinic and stage were also damaged. Several laptops and television sets were also consumed by the flames. According to initial findings, an electric fan caused the fire. The damage was estimated at P14 million. The school administration said it will convert some of its facilities to classrooms. In Cebu City, over 30 houses were damaged by a fire that lasted over one hour before it was declared under control. According to the owner of the house where the fire started, he saw some children playing with a lighter. The blaze easily spread as the houses were made with light materials. About 300 residents were affected by the fire. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
