A fire hit a residential area in Bagong Buhay village, Project 4, Quezon City on Saturday afternoon, radio station dzBB reported.

The report said one of the residents noticed the fire at about 2:30 p.m. following an explosion.

As of posting time, firefighters raised the alarm to Task Force Charlie.

The same radio report said residents saw children playing with matchsticks before the blast.

The houses in the area were made of light materials.