Ever Gotesco Mall Fire Caught on Cam

Ever Gotesco Mall Fire Caught on Cam

Ever Gotesco Grand Central mall in Caloocan City which was hit by fire 10:45 p.m. on Friday, March 16, was only declared fire out at 7:25 a.m. today, March 20.

According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Metro Manila Chief Superintendent Santiago Laguna the thick smoke and numerous explosion prevented firemen from entering the mall.

Initial reports said that the fire started at the Rusty Lopez shoe store located at the ground floor and spread rapidly because the sprinkler system failed to work.

At least 17 people, mostly firefighters, have suffered injuries, houses in the mall vicinity were also damaged totalling to P100-million damage in properties.

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