Early Morning Blaze Hits Residential Area on Velasco Street in Caloocan City
A father and his son sustained burns, while a mother and her child were reported missing after a fire hit a residential area in Caloocan City early Monday, November 9, 2026.
According to a GMA News report posted at 8:07 a.m. on Monday, citing James Agustin’s report on Unang Balita, the fire broke out at around 4 a.m. along Velasco Street in Barangay 7.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the father and son were rushed to a hospital for treatment of their burns.
Meanwhile, rescuers were still searching for the mother and her child as of Monday morning. The search focused on a two-story house that was believed to be where the fire started.
Based on the report, the blaze reached the first alarm. More than 24 fire trucks were sent to the scene, and residents also formed a bucket brigade to bring additional water to the firefighters.
The fire was declared out at 5:25 a.m., or nearly an hour and a half after it started.
A total of five houses were destroyed, while 23 families were affected by the incident.
BFP personnel continued mopping-up operations inside the house to assess the extent of the damage and to locate the two missing family members.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire, and an investigation is expected to follow once the operations are completed.
The public is reminded to check electrical wiring and appliances at home and to immediately report any fire to the BFP or local authorities.
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