Fire hits commercial building in Malabon on New Year’s day


A fire broke out in a commercial building along Naval Street, Barangay Flores, Malabon City on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1.

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A fire broke out in a commercial building along Naval St. Barangay Flores, Malabon City, early morning on Wednesday, Jan. 1 (Photo by Richielyn Canlas/MANILA BULLETIN)

 

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported that the fire started at 12:56 a.m. and quickly escalated, reaching the second alarm by 1:04 a.m.

The blaze escalated to the third alarm at 1:19 a.m.

Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control at 5:58 a.m. and fully extinguished it by 7:47 a.m.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.

No injuries or fatalities were reported, the BFP said.