A bar and restaurant in the upscale Bonifacio Global City in Taguig was hit by fire damaging about P3 million in properties.
Report from the Taguig City Fire Station showed the fire started at the 233-sq.m. The Coconut Club bar and Friends and Family restaurant on 5th Avenue corner 30th Street in BGC at about 9:24 p.m. last 12 January.
A belated report showed the first alarm was raised at 9:39 p.m. and was put under control at 9:51 p.m. It was put out at 10:03 p.m.
Arson investigators estimated the damage to properties at P2.91 million. No one was injured in the fire, which started from the ceiling of the establishment. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be temporarily closed. We appreciate your understanding during this time and will keep you updated on our reopening,” a statement from Coconut Club PH said.
The restobar said they are taking a quick break to ensure everything’s sizzling safe and they are temporarily closed, and their delivery app services are on a chill pause.
It said to hang tight as they will be back soon to serve up happy food.
At least nine fire trucks and two ambulances responded to the incident.