Fire breaks out at Manila City Hall

A fire broke out at a portion of Manila City Hall on Wednesday morning.

The fire started shortly before 6 a.m. and affected the Office of the Vice Mayor on the second floor, according to a report of GMA News’ Jhomer Apresto on Unang Balita.

Thick smoke covered the second floor, prompting firefighters to use large exhaust fans and breathing apparatus with oxygen tanks.

A 74-year-old senior citizen said people waiting to seek medical assistance at the Manila Department of Social Welfare ran after seeing flames inside the city hall.

The fire was placed under control at 6:16 a.m., then declared extinguished at 6:21 a.m.

Firefighters remained at the scene and continued spraying water on the affected second-floor area.

No deaths or injuries were reported in the fire incident.

Guards announced that payouts for people seeking medical assistance under the Manila Department of Social Welfare and Office of the Vice Mayor were canceled on Wednesday. —Joviland Rita/KG, GMA News