Short-circuited car sparks Eastwood Mall fire, says management

Fire hits the Eastwood Mall in Libis. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY TWITTER USER @karencaite

Fire hits the Eastwood Mall in Libis. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY TWITTER USER @karencaite

A parked car which experienced short-circuit caused the fire that broke at Eastwood in Quezon City on Wednesday morning, the mall management said.

In a statement, Eastwood said the fire started at about 10:30 a.m. at the mall’s parking area.

The fire reached third alarm, but Eastwood said its firefighting team immediately put it out.

“No harm or injury was caused to any persons due to the incident and mall operations are proceeding as normal,” Eastwood said.

“The safety of our guests remains our number one priority and we will continue to assist any of our customers or residents should such incidents occur,” it added. YG / AJH/ Erwin Aguilon, Radyo Inquirer

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