Fire hits Pandacan church

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FIREFIGHTERS try to put out the fire that hit the Sto. Niño de Pandacan Church in Manila. Probers are still establishing the cause of blaze that lasted for more than two hours on Friday. (Photo by Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin)

 

BY MINKA TIANGCO

 

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FIREFIGHTERS try to put out the fire that hit the Sto. Niño de Pandacan Church in Manila. Probers are still establishing the cause of blaze that lasted for more than two hours on Friday. (Photo by Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin)
FIREFIGHTERS try to put out the fire that hit the Sto. Niño de Pandacan Church in Manila. (Photo by Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin)

A fire hit the Sto. Niño de Pandacan Church in Manila Friday morning.

The blaze broke out at around 1:09 p.m. and quickly escalated into 3rd alarm, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection-National Capital Region (BFP NCR).

The fire was declared under control at around 1:44 p.m and was put out at 2:15 p.m.

Investigation showed that the blaze originated at the rear portion of the second floor of the church.

Two structures were also affected by the fire, probers said.

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