On Thursday, a devastating fire erupted at The Manila Hotel. Police authorities at the scene reported that the fire originated in a health club situated on the hotel’s second floor.
The incident triggered the activation of the first alarm at 2:50 p.m., followed by the second and third alarms at 3:15 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. respectively.
Firefighters worked tirelessly to bring the situation under control, and by approximately 3:53 p.m., the fire was declared contained. Shortly after, at around 4:05 p.m., the flames were completely extinguished.
Responding to the emergency was the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Intramuros Fire Station, along with the assistance of seven other dedicated fire volunteers.
At the time of this report, the cause of the fire remains unknown, and fortunately, no casualties have been reported. (ai/mnm)
