This is a reported list of residential fires in the Philippines for April, 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/2026/04/04/black-saturday-fire-razes-homes-in-santa-ana-manila |
Several houses were razed in a fire that struck Del Pilar Street in Barangay 882, Santa Ana, Manila, on Saturday, April 4.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the blaze started at around 8:31 a.m. and was quickly raised to the second alarm at 8:34 a.m.
Firefighters said most of the affected houses were made of light materials, causing the fire to quickly spread.
The fire out was declared at around 9:04 a.m.
No one was reported hurt in the incident.
Arson investigators are determining the cause of the fire and the extent of property damage.
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| https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/713186/ermita-fire-displaces-349-individuals |
A total of 98 families, or approximately 349 individuals, were displaced by the fire that broke out in a residential area in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City Saturday night.
The Cebu City Government said the fire incident was reported at around 7:34 p.m. and was raised to third alarm. It burned 36 homes and damaged three others.
In a report released as of 10:30 p.m., it said that the Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWS) already listed a total of 349 affected individuals that included 24 renters, 35 sharers and five lodgers.
“Response operations are currently ongoing, with the Cebu City government conducting registration of fire victims and internally displaced persons (IDPs),” read part of the report.
“Authorities are also undertaking verification and validation to ensure proper documentation and delivery of assistance,” it added.
The evening fire was the already third to affect Cebu City on Black Saturday. It was also the fourth fire reported in Metro Cebu on the same day.
Earlier in the day, fire incidents were reported in Brgy. Zapatera in Cebu City and in Brgy. Casuntingan in Mandaue City. Another fire was also reported in Sitio La Guardia, Brgy. Lahug at around 6:40 p.m.
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| https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2208638/fire-engulfs-25-houses-in-tacloban-village |
An early morning fire struck a residential area in Barangay 80 on Wednesday, damaging at least 25 houses and affecting around 34 families, authorities said.
The Tacloban City Fire Station reported that the blaze was logged at 3:08 a.m. Firefighters arrived within minutes and brought it under control by 4 a.m., then fully extinguished it at around 4:36 a.m.
The fire swept through a cluster of homes, made mostly of light materials, contributing to its rapid spread.
No injuries or casualties were reported, but property damage was estimated at P750,000.
The incident was raised to first alarm, prompting a multi-unit response. A total of 10 fire trucks were deployed, including units from the Bureau of Fire Protection, the Chamber Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Delta Fire Brigade, and the Central Fire Brigade.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/08/fire-hits-residential-area-in-pasig |
A fire broke out in a residential area at Mangga 2, Dilang 1 Nagpayong, Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City on Wednesday, April 8.
According to the city’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), the fire started at 6:26 p.m. and was raised to second alarm at 6:32 p.m.
The blaze was extinguished at 7:25 p.m.
As of this writing, authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire, as well as the number of families affected and the estimated damage to property.
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| https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/983628/people-quezon-city-fire-sunday-morning/story/ |
Two children were among those killed in a fire that razed a residential commercial establishment in Barangay Pasong Tamo, Quezon City early Sunday morning.
According to Bam Alegre’s report on “24 Oras Weekend,” the third fatality was an employee of the LPG store at the ground floor of the two-storey structure.
The fire began shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday and reached the first alarm. Firefighters were able to put out the blaze in less than an hour, but three houses were affected by the fire.
Authorities later recovered the remains of the two children aged 10 and 11 and the employee. One of the victims died of suffocation.
A relative of the victims alleged that the employee and the children’s father had a quarrel prior to the fire.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is investigating the cause of the blaze and the damage to property as a result of the fire.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/15/tondo-residential-fire-reaches-3rd-alarm |
Four individuals sustained minor injuries while around 300 families were displaced after a fire hit a residential area in Barangay 121, Tondo, Manila, on Wednesday evening, April 15.
Four individuals were reported injured, including a 67-year-old woman who sustained a first-degree burn on her left elbow, while three others suffered minor injuries.
The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) confirmed that no fatalities were recorded.
The blaze broke out at around 7:43 p.m. at a two-story residential structure along Sevilla Extension, Zone 9, District 1.
It was raised to first alarm at 7:48 p.m., escalated to second alarm at 7:58 p.m., and reached third alarm at 8:05 p.m., according to fire authorities.
Firefighters, backed by at least 42 fire trucks from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), volunteer groups, and the local government, managed to contain and extinguish the fire before 9 p.m.
Crews utilized nearby hydrants and established water supply lines to prevent the flames from spreading further across the densely populated community.
Initial investigation showed that the fire allegedly originated on the second floor of a residential structure owned by Gloria Palma and occupied by the Palma family.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Meanwhile, property damage was estimated at no less than P500,000.
Displaced families are currently taking temporary shelter at a covered court within the barangay as authorities continue assessment and relief operations.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/18/8-houses-destroyed-in-cebu-city-fire |
Eight houses were razed and two others were damaged by a fire in Barangay Pahina Central here on Saturday afternoon, April 18.
The fire broke out as various areas in the country continue to experience sweltering temperatures.
The Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO) said the fire started at 1:32 p.m. and was raised to second alarm at 1:44. The fire was placed under control at 2:07 p.m. and was put out at 2:18 p.m.
The fire displaced 12 families composed of 30 individuals. Property damage was pegged at P180,000.
SFO3 Wendell Villanueva said the fire started in a house owned by Filjohn Arrogante. Flames spread quickly as it was mostly made of light materials.
Villanueva said investigators are checking reports that unattended cooking and arson triggered the fire.
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| https://tribune.net.ph/2026/04/19/over-140-families-displaced-by-fire-in-pasig |
A fire that hit a residential area in Brgy. Bagong Ilog on 17 April displaced more than 140 families, prompting local authorities to set up an evacuation center and distribute emergency supplies to affected residents.
The Pasig City government said at least 536 individuals are currently staying at the evacuation center established at Bagong Ilog Elementary School.
Fire authorities reported that the blaze started in Purok Maligaya along Sgt. Pascua Street, with the second alarm raised at 11:49 a.m.
The fire was declared under control and eventually extinguished at around 3:00 p.m.
Brgy. Bagong Ilog said in an interview that initial findings suggest unattended rice cooking may have caused the fire.
The city government distributed hygiene and sleeping kits to evacuees on the same day as part of its initial assistance.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/20/6-killed-in-urdaneta-fire |
Six persons were killed in a fire in Zone 2, Barangay Nancayasan, this city, before dawn on Monday, April 20.
The Bureau of Fire Protection-Urdaneta said the victims were three males and three females, including two 11-year-old girls.
Two houses were destroyed – one owned by a woman living abroad and the other by a 63-year-old man.
The blaze started at 2 a.m. in the kitchen of one of the houses. The blaze rapidly spread and trapped the victims whose bodies were recovered in mopping-up operations.
Fire out was declared at 4:49 a.m.
Arson investigators have yet to determine the cause of the blaze and damage to property.
A fire broke out along Delgado Street in Barangay 407, Sampaloc, Manila, on Monday afternoon, April 20, leaving four houses destroyed and around 20 families displaced.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to first alarm at 5:30 p.m. and was declared under control at 6:09 p.m.
Some employees and students of the University of Manila were evacuated after smoke spread to the campus.
Motorists were advised to avoid the affected area and give way to responding fire trucks, as roads in the area are narrow and easily congested.
The BFP is still investigating the cause of the fire and the estimated cost of damage.
An early morning blaze left three people injured and around 80 families or 294 individuals homeless in Barangay Niog, Bacoor City, on Wednesday, April 22.The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said the residential fire was reported at 12:55 a.m. and reached the first alarm at 01:05 a.m. A second alarm was declared at 1:12 a.m. before the flames were extinguished at 2:45 a.m.
The Bureau of Fire Protection Bacoor (BFP-Bacoor) reported three injured individuals.
Affected residents are now seeking temporary shelter at Niog Elementary School, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) told the Manila Bulletin.
They have been provided with hot meals, and a medical section has been set up to assist victims in need.
An area for pets has also been set up as part of camp management.
Authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/21/32-houses-destroyed-in-bacolod-fire |
Thirty-two houses were destroyed in a fire in Purok Ramon, Magsaysay, Barangay 14 here on Tuesday, April 21.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Bacolod received a fire call at 3:14 p.m.
Fire Supt. Jenny Mae Masip, city fire marshal, in a media interview, said the fire was raised to second alarm nine minutes later due to the severity of the affected area and narrow pathways. Other fire volunteers and stations augmented the BFP.
Residents were seen doing bucket relay to aid firefighters.
Twenty-two houses were totally and 10 others were partially damaged, the BFP reported. Damage to property was estimated at P4.5 million.
The fire was placed under control at 3:40 p.m. and was declared fire out at 3:52 p.m. No casualties were reported.
The BFP is probing the cause of fire.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/23/fires-rip-through-taguig-muntinlupa-homes |
Two fires ripped through residential areas in Taquig City and Muntinlupa City on Wednesday, April 22, gutting five houses and displacing nine families, authorities reported.
In Taguig, flames razed three houses in Barangay New Lower Bicutan, affecting five families.
The Taguig City Fire Station said the blaze broke out at 3:18 p.m. inside a two-story house on C.P. Tinga Street owned by a 73-year-old woman.
Firefighters put out the fire at 4:20 p.m.
Damage reached P683,000, while 26 individuals were affected.
Investigators traced the origin of the fire to the kitchen area on the first floor of the house. The cause is still under investigation.
Four fire trucks, 11 volunteers, and local government units, and two ambulances responded to the incident.
In Muntinlupa, fire struck Parco Bello 2 in Victoria Homes, Barangay Tunasan, at 11: 48 a.m., destroying two houses and affecting four families.
The fire reached the first alarm at 12:02 p.m. and was put out at 12:32 p.m.
Damage was pegged at P10,000. The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation.
Eleven fire trucks, two ambulances, and a rescue vehicle rushed to the scene.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/29/massive-muntinlupa-fire-displaces-over-200-families-injures-one |
The massive fire that razed houses in Barangay Sucat, Muntinlupa City, on Wednesday, April 29, affected over 200 families and injured a man.
The fire started at about 6:45 a.m. from a house in Hacienda Rosario, Purok 2 and spread to other structures.
The Muntinlupa City Fire Station reported that the blaze reached the third alarm at 8:05 a.m. before it was put out at 11:40 a.m.
The Muntinlupa City government and Barangay Sucat said the fire affected 202 families or 738 individuals, who are now temporarily staying in two facilities.
The Sucat covered court has 38 families or 169 individuals while the Sucat Elementary School has 164 families or 569 individuals. The city government has provided initial assistance to the families.
The fire station identified the injured as Joseph Donato, a house occupant who sustained second-degree burns on his back.
The blaze destroyed P350,000 worth of properties.
The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation.
A total of 16 fire trucks, 10 volunteer groups, three water tankers, two ambulances, and a rescue vehicle responded to the incident.
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| https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/985866/fire-razes-houses-in-sta-cruz-manila/story/ |
A massive fire tore through a residential area in Sta. Cruz, Manila early morning of Thursday, according to GMA News' EJ Gomez.
The blaze quickly spread through tightly packed homes, forcing residents to flee for safety as firefighters tried to put out the flames.
Authorities have raised the fire to the fourth alarm as it continued to rage.
Firefighters are still working to fully contain the fire as of posting time.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/30/qc-fire-along-nia-road-hits-3rd-alarm |
A fire that broke out along NIA Road in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City early Thursday, April 30, reached the third alarm at 1:25 a.m. as firefighters responded to a residential area composed of light materials.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the incident was verified at 12:57 a.m., with visible smoke observed at 1:00 a.m. and a positive alarm declared at 1:02 a.m.
The fire was raised to the second alarm at 1:10 a.m. as flames rapidly spread through the densely populated community before escalating to the third alarm at 1:25 a.m.
The incident marked the second major fire in Barangay Pinyahan this year, raising concerns over recurring fire incidents in residential areas largely built with light materials.
Firefighters remained on site as of posting time, continuing suppression operations to contain the blaze and prevent it from reaching nearby structures.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire, as well as the extent of damage and possible casualties, according to the BFP.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/30/3rd-alarm-fire-erupts-in-payatas-residential-area-in-quezon-city |
Flames engulfed a residential area in Brgy. Payatas A, Quezon City across Melencio M. Castelo Elementary School, Ilang-Ilang, on Thursday afternoon, April 30, 2026, quickly escalating to third alarm as fire tore through houses made of light materials.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection-National Capital Region (BFP-NCR), the blaze was first reported at 1:14 p.m. and rapidly intensified, prompting authorities to raise it to second alarm at 1:19 p.m. and third alarm at 1:32 p.m.
Firefighters and fire volunteers from the BFP immediately responded to the scene.
Reports of explosions were also noted during the incident, which responders and residents suspected were caused by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks.
Fire suppression efforts continued until the fire was declared under control at 2:15 p.m. before being fully extinguished and declared fire out at 3:06 p.m.
Barangay Chairman Rascal Doctor said an estimated 150 families were affected, with around 100 houses destroyed.
Authorities have yet to confirm any casualties.
That is 17 reported incidents for April. 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.
