Fire breaks out in Makati amid New Year celebrations

Dec 31, 2014 11:52 PM PHT

Rappler.com

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Fire breaks out in Makati amid New Year celebrations

The cause of fire in a business establishment in Makati is still unknown, and no one was reported to be hurt

MANILA, Philippines – Amid festivities, fire broke out in Makati on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31.

The fire in 2246 Pasong Tamo, on 5th alarm as of posting time, began at around 10:28 pm, Senior Fire Officer Jaime Cera of the Makati Fire Station told Rappler in a phone interview.

The cause of fire is still unknown as firefighters are still trying to put it out. “It’s a business establishment,” said Cera. “But we haven’t identified which one yet.”

No one was reported to be hurt.

#makatifire #NYEmakati fire near the skyway, lots of black smoke pic.twitter.com/Di3VwPUu8l
— Aaron Cree (@mraaroncree) December 31, 2014

#fire #makati still going. #NYEmakati pic.twitter.com/VTKhvhf40g
— Aaron Cree (@mraaroncree) December 31, 2014

That bright orange there is an ongoing fire at Pasong Tamo, Makati. Be careful this new year, everyone! pic.twitter.com/ltKJTM6v1u
— Faizza Tanggol (@FaizzaTanggol) December 31, 2014

– Rappler.com