A fire broke out in a residential area along Santol Street in Sta. Mesa, Manila, on Saturday morning, July 5, causing heavy traffic and prompting a swift response from fire authorities.<br /><br />According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the blaze was first reported at 09:31 a.m. It was raised to the first alarm at 09:34 a.m., escalated to the second alarm at 09:35 a.m., and reached the third alarm by 09:45 a.m. due to the rapid spread of flames and the density of the residential structures.<br /><br />Fire trucks and emergency responders rushed to the scene, temporarily blocking portions of Santol Street and nearby intersections. (MB Video by Mark Balmores)<br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/07/05/fire-hits-residential-area-in-sta-mesa-causes-traffic-disruption<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com @manilabulletin-<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin
