A fire razed a hardware store in Barangay San Antonio, Los Baños, Laguna, with the estimated amount of damages reaching P36 million.

"Kasi 2-story ano ito eh, 2-story building. So, sa operational manual sa 450 square meters, makakapag-compute kami ng 36 million, pero puwede pa itong bumaba, o puwede pa itong tumaas," Sinsp. Benjie Caca, Municipal Fire Marshal, said.

The fire also caused heavy traffic in the area.

The blaze, which started inside the store that was closed at that time, began near the supplies of paint, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Los Baños officials.

"Initial lang, sa loob ng tindahan mismo nila. Malapit doon sa may mga ano ng pintura. Mga stock nila ng pintura," Caca said.

The fire reached the second alarm. At least 10 fire trucks were deployed to extinguish the flames.

There were no reported injuries or damage to other establishments.

Authorities continue to investigate the exact cause.