Containing the early morning residential fire required rapid repositioning of pumper engines and relay operations to ensure water flow did not drop during crucial attack phases.
| Time (PST) | Operational Event | Tactical Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 03:45, 04:00 AM | Initial reports confirm structural fire on Mayhaligue near Masangkay. | First-responding engines attempt line deployment; narrow alleys restrict access. |
| 04:15, 04:20 AM | Escalation to 4th Alarm; flames actively engulfing multiple residences. | Heart Engine 14 and volunteer brigades set up secondary relay lines. |
| 04:35, 04:50 AM | Defensive perimeter established on northern and eastern exposures. | Direct water attack cuts off path toward adjacent concrete apartments. |
| 05:06 AM | Official "Fire Under Control" declaration issued by BFP commanders. | Active flame suppression transitions to overhaul, hot-spot damping, and search. |
