Car near MRT-3 Boni station engulfed by flames in middle of EDSA

MANILA, Philippines — A vehicle was found burning in the middle of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Mandaluyong City, prompting fire fighters to respond to the incident near an MRT-3 station.

"Burning Car near Boni Station, Northbound EDSA. MRT-3 has reported incident to [Metropolitan Manila Development Authority], SSU and CC. Smoke is coming inside the Concourse Area," according to assistant secretary for railways and MRT-3 officer-in-charge Jorjette Aquino on Saturday.

"MMDA fire truck on the way. Station supervisor is prepared for emergency situation. Normal passenger flow at Boni Station."

Car on fire along EDSA northbound near MRT Boni station pic.twitter.com/Anvv0bxBSl

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Fireout was declared at around 12:47 p.m. after officials from the Bureau of Fire Protection arrived.

According to the MMDA, the area was cleared at around 2:14 p.m. after being assisted by local firefighters.

The Department of Transportation, MRT-3 and MMDA still couldn't pinpoint the cause of the vehicular fire.

EDSA Kalayaan to Boni Northbound is reportedly moderate to slow moving after the incident.