Fire hits residential area in Baseco Compound, Port Area, Manila

A fire broke out in a residential area in Baseco Compound, Port Area, Manila before noon on Saturday.

The fire in Gasangan started at 11:25 a.m., according to the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Department.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) quickly raised the second alarm at 11:26 a.m., then the third alarm at 11:34 a.m. as the fire quickly spread.

Firemen were able to put the fire under control at 12:35 p.m., according to a report by Mao dela Cruz on Super Radyo dzBB.

𝗞𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗚

Sunog sa isang residential area sa Baseco Compound sa Port Area, Maynila, kontrolado na. | via Mao dela Cruz pic.twitter.com/2nIm6xVwjk

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) May 30, 2026

The BFP declared fire out at 12:56 p.m., according to the Manila City DRRM Department.

Some 50-70 families and around 10 structures were affected, the Manila Social Welfare Department said, according to a report by Sam Nielsen on Super Radyo dzBB.

The Manila Fire District said strong winds were a challenge in their firefighting, as well as the fact that the structures were made of light materials.

No one was hurt in the incident.

The BFP is still conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and estimated cost of property damage. —KG, GMA News