A 2nd alarm fire is currently ongoing at Sitio Sampaguita, Barangay Pahina San Nicolas, Cebu City, according to CCDRRMO today.
Firefighters and volunteer brigades are on the ground working to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading further.
Local authorities have established perimeter control and are advising nearby residents to remain clear of active response areas for safety.
Humanitarian responders and support personnel are assisting in traffic management and evacuation measures near the incident site as suppression continues.
Initial reports indicate the fire began in a residential structure and quickly escalated due to tightly clustered homes in area.
Responders raised the alarm level to a second alarm to mobilize additional units and secure necessary suppression equipment earlier today.
Several families were seen evacuating the vicinity as heavy smoke and flames intensified along narrow interior pathways and crossings earlier.
Authorities will conduct damage assessment once the fire is declared under control and the affected zone becomes accessible to responders.
Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office will provide official updates regarding displacement figures and affected household counts soon.
Motorists and residents are urged to avoid the area to ensure clear access routes for emergency vehicles and suppression efforts.
Investigation into the cause of the fire will begin after responders complete extinguishment operations and secure stability in affected zone.
