Fire razes residential, commercial spaces in Dangwa

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Fire razes residential, commercial spaces in Dangwa
Addie Cuadra,
ABS-CBN News
Published Nov 24, 2024 08:58 PM PHT
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Updated Nov 24, 2024 11:08 PM PHT

MANILA -- A fire broke out in a residential area in Dangwa, Sampaloc, Manila on Sunday evening, damaging several structures in the area.
MANILA -- A fire broke out in a residential area in Dangwa, Sampaloc, Manila on Sunday evening, damaging several structures in the area.
Erica Pacis, a resident, stated that another resident told her the fire began in an old house behind a flower shop located at the corner of Laon Laan and Dos Castillas Street.
Erica Pacis, a resident, stated that another resident told her the fire began in an old house behind a flower shop located at the corner of Laon Laan and Dos Castillas Street.
She described the area as having a common layout where commercial flower shops occupy the ground floor, while residential units are located above.
She described the area as having a common layout where commercial flower shops occupy the ground floor, while residential units are located above.
“Flowershop sa baba, tirahan sa taas sa part ng Laon Laan corner Dos Castillas [sa] tapat ng flower center,” said Pacis.
“Flowershop sa baba, tirahan sa taas sa part ng Laon Laan corner Dos Castillas [sa] tapat ng flower center,” said Pacis.
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She mentioned that the fire likely began in a dilapidated house situated behind a flower shop.
She mentioned that the fire likely began in a dilapidated house situated behind a flower shop.
“Sabi nila kasi kanina nag start (ang sunog) sa likod dun sa mga lumang bahay. As in lumang bahay kasi talaga yun,” she added.
“Sabi nila kasi kanina nag start (ang sunog) sa likod dun sa mga lumang bahay. As in lumang bahay kasi talaga yun,” she added.
Pacis also mentioned that local barangay officials were quick to respond as she saw their Barangay Chairman alerting the proper authorities for assistance.
Pacis also mentioned that local barangay officials were quick to respond as she saw their Barangay Chairman alerting the proper authorities for assistance.
“Kanina may mga ano naman dito Barangay officials na tumawag… kanina kasi [yung] chairman namin dito nakita ko kanina na tumatawag na siya sa mga pwedeng makatulong,” she said.
“Kanina may mga ano naman dito Barangay officials na tumawag… kanina kasi [yung] chairman namin dito nakita ko kanina na tumatawag na siya sa mga pwedeng makatulong,” she said.
As of now, authorities have yet to provide an official update on the extent of the damage or any potential injuries. Firefighters and volunteers continue to work on containing the fire.
As of now, authorities have yet to provide an official update on the extent of the damage or any potential injuries. Firefighters and volunteers continue to work on containing the fire.
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