Fire hits Cubao

Fire hit a residential area in Cubao, Quezon City yesterday morning, resulting in property damage estimated at over P1 million. No one was reported killed or hurt.

Arson investigators said the fire broke out around 7:18 a.m. inside a sari-sari store owned by one Wilfredo Dimacali located at 41 New York street in Barangay Rodriguez. Four residential and commercial establishments, including the store were destroyed. Three were partially damaged.

FO3 Fortunato Alde said the fire was caused by faulty electrical wiring inside the store. The fire, which reached Task Force Alpha, was declared out at around 8:24 a.m. – Pia Lee-Brago