This is a reported list of residential fires in the Philippines for July, 2026. The Bureau of Fire Protection is on record saying the fire codes does not apply to residential areas which is why so many of them go up in flames during a fire. Being made of light materials all it takes is one spark to cause massive devastation.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/11/residential-fire-breaks-out-along-congressional-avenue-in-qc |
A fire gutted 46 houses under Culiat Bridge II along Congressional Avenue in Barangay Bahay Toro, Quezon City on Saturday night, July 11, prompting authorities to raise the blaze to fourth alarm.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire was reported at 9:49 p.m. and was raised to first alarm at 9:51 p.m., second alarm at 10:05 p.m., third alarm at 10:15 p.m., and fourth alarm at 10:34 p.m. It was declared under control at 10:56 p.m. before it was completely extinguished at 11:26 p.m.
Fire Senior Inspector Rodrigo Delos Santos, commander of the BFP Quezon City Fire Station 1, said the fire reached fourth alarm because it occurred under Culiat Bridge II, a vital installation where informal settler families were living.
Initial investigation showed that the fire started in a single-story house occupied by an informal settler family under the bridge, although authorities have yet to determine its exact cause.
No deaths or civilian injuries were reported, but one firefighter experienced difficulty breathing while positioning and responding to the blaze. A total of 37 fire trucks and four ambulances responded to the incident.
Residents said the fire spread rapidly through the community, leaving many with little time to save their belongings as thick smoke engulfed the area.
Several families escaped safely but lost their homes, important documents, clothing, and other personal belongings despite efforts by residents to help contain the flames. Many of the affected families also appealed for assistance after being left without shelter and basic necessities.
Thin white smoke continued to rise from the affected area on Sunday morning, July 12, while the Congressional Avenue Bridge remained closed to traffic in both directions as of before 6 a.m. after portions of the structure reportedly lifted due to the fire.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire and assess the extent of the damage.
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| https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2263745/fire-hits-tondo-residential-area-on-tuesday-afternoon |
A fire hit a residential area in Tondo, Manila on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection – National Capital Region (BFP-NCR).
In a Facebook post, BFP-NCR Manila City said that the fire occurred in a residential area in Dagupan Extension in Tondo, Manila around 4:01 p.m., with the first alarm instantly reached at 4:03 p.m.
The BFP-NCR said that the second and third alarms were eventually raised at 4:12 p.m. and 4:33 p.m., respectively. The fourth alarm was at 5 p.m. while the bureau said that the fire was placed on fifth alarm at 5:29 p.m.
It added that the fire was declared under control at 7:26 p.m.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/14/fire-hits-residential-area-in-pasig |
The Pasig City government said around 132 families, or 512 individuals, were initially affected by the fire that broke out in a residential area in Barangay Palatiw, Pasig City on Tuesday night, July 14.
The city government said the figure is only an initial count as of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, with validation still ongoing to determine the total number of affected families.
The Pasig City DRRMO said the fire started along Balsancat Street at 6:04 p.m. and was raised to the third alarm at 6:23 p.m.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze at 8:23 p.m.
Two evacuation centers are currently open for the affected families: the Palatiw Evacuation Center at Catalina Covered Court and the Pinagbuhatan Evacuation Center along Balsancat Street.
Personnel from the barangay and concerned city offices immediately attended to the families at the evacuation centers, where food was also provided.
Authorities are still investigating the origin of the fire.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/17/fire-displaces-33-families-in-muntinlupas-barangay-cupang |
A fire struck a residential area in Purok 6, Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa, on July 17, affecting 33 families or 110 individuals.
The Muntinlupa City Department of Disaster Resilience and Management reported that the blaze began at about 6:39 a.m. in Medina Compound. Firefighters raised the first alarm at 6:49 a.m. before extinguishing the fire at 8:24 a.m.
The city government’s Social Services Department conducted area mapping, assessments, and intake interviews, and issued disaster cards to the affected families.
The displaced families are temporarily staying at the JRF Multipurpose Building.
The city government, in coordination with Barangay Cupang, provided hot meals and will distribute additional food and non food relief assistance.
Mayor Ruffy Biazon assured the families that they will receive support.
Under a city ordinance, fire victims are entitled to financial assistance.
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| https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2265564/2-separate-fires-hit-baguio-no-injuries-reported |
Two separate fires broke out in Baguio on Thursday, and no one was hurt, according to the Baguio City Public Information Office (PIO) on Friday, citing information from the Baguio City Fire Station.
The first fire broke out at around 4:25 p.m. at a residential lodging house at Lower Brookside.
Supt. Mark Anthony Dangatan, the city fire marshal, said firefighters arrived at the scene five minutes after receiving the report and found thick smoke billowing from the second-floor basement of the wooden structure.
The blaze was declared under control at 4:40 p.m. and was fully extinguished by 4:50 p.m.
The blaze affected about six square meters of the structure where two families have been dwelling.
At around 5:40 p.m., another fire hit a residential house in Barangay San Roque.
Firefighters arrived at 5:45 p.m. and found that the occupants, with the help of neighbors, had already extinguished the fire using water after forcibly opening the affected portion of the house.
The second fire damaged about one square meter of the structure and involved one family.Arson investigators have yet to determine the cause of both fires.
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| https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2266126/baguio-fire-displaces-6-families |
Six families were displaced after a fire razed several houses along Sampaguita Street in Purok 8, Barangay San Luis on Friday morning, July 17.
Baguio City Fire Marshal Supt. Mark Anthony Dangatan said the blaze destroyed residential structures with a combined floor area of about 120 square meters. Most of the houses were made of light materials, including wood and galvanized iron sheets.
One resident suffered an asthma attack during the incident and was reported injured.
Dangatan said the Bureau of Fire Protection received the alarm through the city’s Smart City Command Center at 10:11 a.m. Firefighters arrived at the scene at 10:30 a.m., placed the fire under control at 11 a.m., and declared it fully extinguished at 11:20 a.m.
Firefighting operations were hampered by the location of the affected area, which was about 200 meters from the nearest accessible road, making it difficult for responding units to bring equipment closer to the scene, Dangatan said.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire and the extent of the property damage, which remain under investigation.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/20/tacloban-village-dad-wife-killed-in-fire |
A couple was killed in a fire that destroyed their house in Barangay 107, New Hope Village, Santa Elena District, this city, on Sunday, July 19.
The victims were identified as Paeng, 32, barangay kagawad (councilor) of the village, and his wife, Abtik, 31.
Initial investigation by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the blaze started at around 6 a.m. from an overheated air conditioner.
The fire spread quickly as the house was made from light materials.
The fire was placed under control at 6:30 a.m.
Follow-up investigation is ongoing.
The affected unit was part of a government housing in the barangay.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/24/fire-displaces-over-40-families-in-muntinlupa |
A dawn fire gutted houses and displaced more than 40 families in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, on July 24.
The Muntinlupa City Fire Station said the blaze broke out at 4:58 a.m. from an industrial establishment on San Guillermo Street.
Firefighters raised the first alarm at 5:05 a.m. and declared the fire out at 6:31 a.m.
About 20 houses were destroyed, with property damage estimated at P350,000.
The city government said the affected families are temporarily sheltered at the Biazon Building nearby.
The Social Services Department has conducted mapping and interviews, issued disaster cards, and pledged food, non food relief, and financial aid.
A total of 11 fire trucks, six water tankers, five volunteer groups, four ambulances, and a rescue vehicle responded to the incident.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/24/fire-leaves-15-families-homeless-in-qc |
Fifteen families were left homeless after a fire destroyed adjoining studio-type residential units in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on Thursday night, July 23.
The blaze started at around 7:30 p.m. at 209 Ermin Garcia St. and was raised to the second alarm 10 minutes later, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Quezon City.
The fire was placed under control at 8:05 p.m. and was completely extinguished at 10:18 p.m.
Barangay Silangan Chairman Bong Villarba said an estimated 15 families were affected by the fire, which residents believed may have been caused by a short circuit.
All residents were able to escape, and no deaths or injuries were reported.
The affected families were temporarily sheltered at the barangay hall, where the barangay prepared a disaster tent and provided basic necessities, including food, first-aid supplies, pillows, and other relief goods, Villarba said.
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| https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/750546/basak-pardo-fire-displaces-13-families-damages-7-houses |
Thirteen families, or 45 individuals, were displaced after a late-night fire damaged at least seven houses along Jumalon Street in Barangay Basak Pardo, Cebu City, on Friday, July 24.
Initial reports from the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) and the Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWS) showed that three houses were destroyed, while two sustained partial damage. The two other affected houses were owned by absentee owners.
According to the Cebu City government’s initial report, the Cebu City Fire Station said it received the alarm at 10:25 p.m. and raised the first alarm upon arriving at the scene at 10:30 p.m.
Firefighters placed the blaze under control by 11:15 p.m. and declared the fire out at 11:45 p.m.
Authorities said the fire affected seven households, comprising 13 families or a total of 45 individuals.
Among those affected were six family sharers, while two of the affected structures were owned by absentee owners, according to the city’s initial assessment.
The displaced residents were temporarily housed at the Basak Pardo Barangay Hall as of Saturday, July 25.
Following the incident, the DSWS conducted intake interviews, validation, and damage assessment of the affected families.
The city government also began providing hot meals, with food assistance intended to cover their needs for three days.
Based on its initial assessment, the DSWS recommended the distribution of relief goods and financial assistance to affected families and property owners.
It recommended providing ₱20,000 each to owners of totally and partially damaged structures, ₱10,000 to sharer families, and ₱5,000 to owners of affected structures who were absent during the incident.
The DSWS also recommended the provision of housing materials to owners of the affected structures.
Authorities have yet to determine where the fire started.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the cause of the blaze, the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the exact amount of property damage remain under investigation.
No injuries or fatalities had been reported in the initial reports released by the Cebu City government and the Cebu City Fire Station.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/29/two-3rd-alarm-fires-hit-pandacan-tondo-before-dawn |
Two separate fires, both reaching the third alarm, broke out in Pandacan and Tondo, Manila, before dawn on Wednesday, July 29, prompting a massive response from firefighters and volunteer fire brigades.
The first fire broke out at Building 1 of Residences in Pandacan at around 3:40 a.m. The blaze allegedly started on the fourth to fifth floors of the building, making it difficult for firefighters to contain the flames.
The fire reached the 1st Alarm at 3:48 a.m., the 2nd Alarm at 3:54 a.m., and the 3rd Alarm at 4:37 a.m.
Fire suppression operations were ongoing as of posting.
The nearby Carlos P. Garcia High School also suspended classes on Wednesday due to the fire incident.
The fire also caused traffic to build up early along Mabini Bridge, as motorists and commuters passing through the area were affected by the ongoing firefighting operations.
Meanwhile, another fire broke out at Dagupan Extension in Tondo at around 4:09 a.m., also reaching the 3rd Alarm at 4:47 a.m.
Residents were seen salvaging whatever belongings they could from their homes as firefighters worked to put out the blaze at Dagupan Extension.
Firefighters managed to bring the Tondo blaze under control at 5:13 a.m. and declared it out at 5:30 a.m.
The Manila Fire District and volunteer fire brigades responded to both incidents.
Authorities have yet to release details on the cause of the fires, as well as any reported casualties or the extent of property damage.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/30/pasig-fire-displaces-over-400-families-kapitolyo-hs-shifts-to-remote-classes |
At least 402 families have been evacuated following a fire that broke out in a residential area along Rosemarie Lane in Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City, on Wednesday, July 29, according to the barangay.
As of 10 a.m. Thursday, July 30, Barangay Kapitolyo said the count covered families registered at its evacuation centers.
The Pasig City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (Pasig City DRRMO) said the fire started at 2:01 p.m. before it was raised to the second alarm at 2:09 p.m. and the third alarm at 2:36 p.m.
Firefighters put the blaze under control at 5:44 p.m. before fully extinguishing it at 10:21 p.m.
Barangay Captain Alex Torres said the affected houses were made of light materials and were close to each other, which may have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
The Bureau of Fire Protection estimated that the blaze destroyed more than 100 houses.
The fire’s origin remains under probe, but Torres said reports indicated that when the blaze was still small, residents were told to shut off their circuit breakers to stop electricity from spreading, yet the advice was not followed right away.
He said they had received reports that LPG cylinders were allegedly being sold in the area by unregistered sellers, and that their presence may have contributed to the fire’s rapid spread.
Meanwhile, Torres said some affected residents refused to evacuate to the Kapitolyo Amphitheatre because they did not want to leave their homes due to reports of opportunists allegedly looting properties in the area.
Aside from the donations sought through the barangay's public appeal, Torres said fire victims will also receive financial assistance from the national and local governments.
He urged each evacuated family to leave one representative at the temporary shelter so assessment teams could easily identify beneficiaries and ensure they are included in the distribution of assistance.
"The barangay is prepared to provide feeding support for two to three days, while the city government will take over the assistance starting Sunday. The affected families are expected to stay for around two weeks," Torres said.
He added that beneficiaries of the barangay's recent rice subsidy program will also be reassessed to ensure they are included in the next distribution in August.
One representative from each affected family will also be enrolled in the Kaagapay Program of the Pasig Employment Service Office (PESO), a 10-day employment assistance program that provides minimum wage as initial livelihood support to help families recover from the fire.
He also said that the barangay is working on the release of its Special Trust Fund (STF) so it can be used to provide assistance to fire victims.
“Fire is the most dangerous and the last thing we want to happen in our homes. We should check our electrical wiring,” he reminded.
The barangay also thanked everyone who extended their help and support.
Meanwhile, Kapitolyo High School shifted to asynchronous classes on Thursday, July 30, to ensure the safety and well-being of students and school personnel.
The school said the move was prompted by lingering smoke and the smell of burned electrical wires around the campus following the fire.
The school reminded students to coordinate with their respective subject teachers through their Messenger group chats for their scheduled learning activities for the day.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/29/2-college-students-killed-11-injured-in-legazpi-city-fire |
Two college students were killed and 11 others were injured in a fire that engulfed a boarding house here on Tuesday, July 28.
The fatalities were identified only by their aliases, "Jer," a resident of Sorsogon province, and "Will," from Masbate province. Both were students in a college in Legazpi City.
Injured were alias "Dado," 18, of Matnog, Sorsogon; "Carlo," 19, of Bacacay, Albay; "Jojo," 17, of Masbate; "Fer," 18, of Libon, Albay; "Trish," 17, of Guinobatan, Albay; "Ally," 18, of Masbate City; "Sheen," 22, of Bato, Catanduanes; "Jan," 18, of Libon; "Ken," 17, of Virac, Catanduanes; "Junjun," 17, also of Virac, and "Rey," 21, of Masbate City.
Most of the injured were students of a college here.
Initial investigation revealed that the fire started in an annex law office before spreading to several parked vehicles and eventually reaching the nearby boarding house where the victims were staying.
The incident occurred at around 2:26 a.m. while the victims were asleep.
According to a police report, responding firefighters from the Legazpi City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) discovered the bodies of the two victims who were trapped inside the burning boarding house during retrieval operations.
The victims were taken to the Legazpi City Hospital but were declared dead on arrival.
Authorities are conducting follow-up investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire and damage to property.
That is 15 reported incidents for July. Remember, these are only the major fires reported in the national media. Residential fires are up all across the nation and they do not all make the news. This is the tip of the iceberg concerning the real situation in the Philippines.
