Grass fire hits mountainous area in San Mateo, Rizal

A grass fire quickly spread on a mountainous area in San Mateo, Rizal on Thursday evening.

In a Saksi report, the fire of undetermined origin started from a vacant lot and resulted in thick smoke.

Residents said it could have been sparked by the dry ground or someone who tried to burn trash or dry leaves.

Firefighters responded to the fire and extinguished the blaze. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News