Fire destroys homes in Philippine capital, no casualties reported

Alsharq Tribune-AFP 

 A fire that broke out in a densely populated residential area in the Philippine capital on Saturday morning destroyed several houses but left no reported casualties, the Philippines' Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said.

According to the BFP, the blaze started at around 8:31 a.m. in Santa Ana, Metro Manila, and quickly spread through homes constructed mostly of light materials. Firefighters responded swiftly and brought the fire under control by 9:04 a.m.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.