The fire, which was raised to Task Force Alpha, broke out at 12:38am and was placed under control at 3:20am, according to a spot report from Muntinlupa City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.
MCDRRMO chief Analyn Mercado said there were no casualties related to the incident and investigation is still on-going as to the cause of fire.
Mercado added that the local Social Service Department is closely working with the Philippine Red Cross in delivering assistance to fire victims. SSD and PRC currently provide hot meals for victims in Garcip Compound.
Affected families are sheltered in evacuation areas and some stay in tents near the area where the fire situation transpired.
Mayor Jaime Fresnedi called for an emergency meeting with the City Council to settle an ordinance releasing calamity fund to aid financial support to affected families. Fund to be released will also cover victims of recent fire incident in Lovely Compound in Cupang.
Fresnedi encouraged locals to stay safe and take preventive measures in avoiding fire accidents.
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