Fire hits National Archives office in Manila

A fire broke out at an office of the National Archives of the Philippines in Manila on Sunday (Sept. 5) morning.

According to a report from the Bureau of Fire Protection-National Capital Region (BFP-NCR), the fire started on the sixth floor administrative office at the PPL Building, United Nations Avenue, Manila at 1:04 a.m., and was put out after two hours.

The property damage was estimated to reach about ₱800,000, including computer sets and documents.

The origin of the blaze is still being determined by investigators.

The National Archives of the Philippines serves as the repository of archival and historical documents of the country. – Report from Ryan Lesigues / CF – bny

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