A large fire broke out in a residential area along NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City, on Friday night, escalating to Task Force Bravo before firefighters declared it under control early Saturday. More than 3,000 families were displaced, according to early barangay reports. Authorities continue to assess the damage and investigate the cause.
On March 6, a fire broke out around 9 p.m. in a densely packed residential neighborhood along NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City. Alarm levels rose rapidly as firefighters responded:
- 1st alarm: 9:01 p.m.
- 2nd alarm: 9:03 p.m.
- 3rd alarm: 9:12 p.m.
- 4th alarm: 9:22 p.m.
- 5th alarm: 9:44 p.m.
- Task Force Alpha: 10:50 p.m.
- Task Force Bravo: 11:18 p.m.
The blaze was declared under control at 1:50 a.m. Saturday, and fully extinguished at 5:16 a.m. by the Bureau of Fire Protection. Additional firefighting units were deployed due to the high alert level in the crowded area.
More than 3,000 families were displaced, but official figures on damage or casualties remain unavailable. Photos from the scene show firefighters battling flames spreading through homes. Post-fire assessments continue, with officials expected to provide updates on the cause and exact number of affected households.
