FIVE people were rescued from the 27th floor of the SM Mega Tower, which was hit by fire on Thursday morning, September 2, 2021.

Rescuers said the five individuals sustained minor injuries.

In a report, Fire Superintendent Alberto de Baguio, Mandaluyong City fire marshall, said the fire which broke out at 10:26 a.m. was declared out at about 3:50 p.m. Thursday.

The 50-story building is located in Barangay Highway Hills in Mandaluyong City.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire. (Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo / SunStar Philippines)