Twelve firefighters from the Bureau of Fire Protection and ten fire volunteer groups responded to a blaze that engulfed a commercial building along K-1st Street in Kamuning, Kamuning, Quezon City on Monday morning.
The fire reached the first alarm at 10:56 a.m. in a detailing and carwash facility and was brought under control at 11:12 a.m. by the authorities.
Initial reports indicated no severe damage to vehicles inside the premises due to the quick response of firefighters at the ground floor.
Meanwhile, the second floor, which served as barracks for workers, was heavily affected and consumed by fire with personal belongings left behind.
Workers in the establishment were alarmed upon seeing thick smoke coming from the second floor, which is believed to be the point where the fire originated.
Due to the incident, a portion of Kamuning Avenue was temporarily closed to allow firefighters and volunteer responders to access the area and extinguish the blaze.
Fire authorities are conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.
Volunteer groups include the Bagumbuhay Elite Fire and Rescue, Iverson Fire Rescue Volunteer Brigade Inc., San Roque Fire and Rescue Unit, QCDRRMO (SAR EMS), Mankesa Pumper, YAP Rescue (Tanker 1), YAP Engine, YAP Pumper, YAP Mini Tanker, and Yes Pumper 88.
