Fire hits National Children’s Hospital in Quezon City

MANILA, Philippines — A fire struck the National Children’s Hospital in Quezon City on Thursday afternoon, Quezon City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported.

According to Senior Fire Officer III Francisco Mabunga, the fire started at 12:55 p.m. then it reached first alarm at 1:05 p.m.

But Mabunga said the fire was put out five minutes later.

Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire.

As of posting, the fire is still under investigation. /je