A massive fire broke out at the historic Manila Central Post Office in the Philippine capital late Sunday, with teams of firefighters battling for more than seven hours through the night before it was finally brought under control.
The fire started around 11:45 p.m. local time and the situation was raised to the highest fire alarm level just before 6 a.m on Monday before it was brought under control about an hour later, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection.
As firefighters worked to control the flames, thick smoke could be seen billowing from the windows of the neoclassical building, known for its grand entry lined with ornate columns.
Nahum B. Tarroza, director of the National Capital Region’s Bureau of Fire Protection, told reporters later Monday that the internal wooden structure of the building was burned all the way from the basement to the third floor.
“It’s very saddening because this is such an important part of our history,” said Tarroza, adding that papers, books and mail possibly fueled the flames.
He said an investigation will be launched into the fire, and investigators haven’t ruled out the possibility of an electrical fault or arson.
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