A fire destroys a candle manufacturing facility in Manaoag, Pangasinan, on Friday, August 7, 2026. The blaze breaks out at around 2:30 a.m. at Blexon Wax and Candle Manufacturer, which is described as one of the oldest and largest candle factories in the municipality. Authorities say the fire reaches the fourth alarm level and is difficult to control because of large stockpiles of paraffin, wicks, and other candle-making materials stored inside the factory. Firefighting efforts involve multiple units, including fire trucks from different towns and support from a private company. Local officials report that about 30 fire trucks are deployed to respond to the incident. Firefighters raise the response to Task Force Alpha, which is cited as the Bureau of Fire Protection’s sixth-highest alarm level for high-level emergencies. The fire is brought under control after nearly nine hours, according to authorities. No additional details on injuries or the extent of damage are provided in the reports.