Fire hits Camp Crame

MANILA, Philippines - A police officer was hurt while trying to contain a fire that broke out at the headquarters of the base police at Camp Crame, Quezon City yesterday.

Inspector Josephus Alboro sustained minor injuries.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Nicanor Bartolome said the blaze broke out at 10:58 a.m.

He said the fire was put out at 11:29 a.m. Damage to property was placed at P500,000.

The cause of the fire is still being investigated.