MANILA. A fire broke out at a three-story commercial building on Beaterio Street, located behind the historic Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila, on Saturday morning.
Thick white smoke was seen billowing from the area past 8:00 a.m., prompting an immediate response from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). The fire quickly escalated, leading authorities to raise the second alarm as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
According to Fire Senior Superintendent Aristotle Bañaga, Manila District Fire Marshal, the fire was declared under control by 9:01 a.m. In an interview with Super Radyo dzBB, Bañaga confirmed:
“Sa ngayon ay under control na po tayo as of 0901.”
Fortunately, no one was reported injured or trapped during the incident.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The affected building, situated in the heart of Intramuros, underscores the vulnerability of heritage sites and nearby establishments to such incidents.
Authorities urge the public to remain cautious and report fire hazards to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Further updates will follow as investigations continue.
Arman B. Cambe
Si Arman B. Cambe ay naging ABS-CBN news correspondent noong 1987-1989. Naging provincial correspondent ng Headline news, isang national daily tabloid at 10 taong naging Laguna broadcast correspondent ng Radio Veritas. Contributor din siya sa loob ng 5 taon sa Peoples Journal group of companies. Naging Professor ng Journalism at Broadcasting ng 15 taon sa Laguna State Polytechnic University, Sta. Cruz Campus at 5 taon na naging Teacher exchange scholar sa Don Bosco at St. Dominic Institute sa Bangkok, Thailand.
