Correspondents: Jedrick Palonpon, Reisha Uy, and Zyriel Coronel

A commercial building along Libertad, Pasay City was hit with fire on Monday afternoon.

According to local bystanders, an explosion was first heard around 12:55 p.m., followed by smoke.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) raised the first alarm at 1:00 p.m., then the third alarm at 1:19 p.m.

Local fire trucks, including those of Manila and Makati City, responded before the fire was declared under control at 1:36 p.m.

Further investigations are currently underway.