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Fire hits Star City in Pasay
Fire hits Star City in Pasay
Fred Cipres,
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 02, 2019 02:15 AM PHT
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Updated Oct 02, 2019 08:34 AM PHT
MANILA (5th UPDATE)—A huge fire ripped through the Star City amusement park in Pasay City shortly after midnight Wednesday.
MANILA (5th UPDATE)—A huge fire ripped through the Star City amusement park in Pasay City shortly after midnight Wednesday.
The popular amusement park was closed when the blaze erupted at 12:22 a.m. It was believed to have started in the stockroom of stuffed toys and an assortment of prizes, Pasay City fire marshal Paul Pili said.
The popular amusement park was closed when the blaze erupted at 12:22 a.m. It was believed to have started in the stockroom of stuffed toys and an assortment of prizes, Pasay City fire marshal Paul Pili said.
Flames quickly spread to other parts of the building and huge plumes of smoke were seen billowing into the sky.
Flames quickly spread to other parts of the building and huge plumes of smoke were seen billowing into the sky.
Two hours later, the incident was raised to Task Force Bravo, which meant some 19 fire trucks were deployed to the area, Pili added.
Two hours later, the incident was raised to Task Force Bravo, which meant some 19 fire trucks were deployed to the area, Pili added.
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The blaze was brought under control at 4:30 a.m.
The blaze was brought under control at 4:30 a.m.
Fred Cipres, ABS-CBN News
The roof of the Snow World attraction collapsed while Star Theater was also destroyed.
The roof of the Snow World attraction collapsed while Star Theater was also destroyed.
The office of radio and television network Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC), which owns DZRH and Love Radio, was also gutted by the blaze.
The office of radio and television network Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC), which owns DZRH and Love Radio, was also gutted by the blaze.
Star City sits at the Bay City, which is surrounded by hotels, offices and residential buildings.
Star City sits at the Bay City, which is surrounded by hotels, offices and residential buildings.
Some employees told ABS-CBN News they were worried about losing their jobs because of the incident.
Some employees told ABS-CBN News they were worried about losing their jobs because of the incident.
Fred Cipres, ABS-CBN News
Sen. Richard Gordon, chairman and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross, said they have dispatched 2 fire trucks and 2 ambulances in the area.
Sen. Richard Gordon, chairman and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross, said they have dispatched 2 fire trucks and 2 ambulances in the area.
FIRE ALERT! Our firefighters are on the ground to help extinguish the fire that broke out at STAR CITY at around 12:26AM. We deployed 2 fire trucks. We also dipatched 2 ambulances to provide first aid. As of 1:02AM, fire status was raised to 5th alarm. Keep safe everyone! pic.twitter.com/aR0ABTmFRe
— Richard J. Gordon (@DickGordonDG) October 1, 2019
FIRE ALERT! Our firefighters are on the ground to help extinguish the fire that broke out at STAR CITY at around 12:26AM. We deployed 2 fire trucks. We also dipatched 2 ambulances to provide first aid. As of 1:02AM, fire status was raised to 5th alarm. Keep safe everyone! pic.twitter.com/aR0ABTmFRe
— Richard J. Gordon (@DickGordonDG) October 1, 2019
Star City spokesperson Rudolph Jularbal said the amusement park might only reopen in October 2020.
Star City spokesperson Rudolph Jularbal said the amusement park might only reopen in October 2020.
Broadcasting operations for radio stations in the area, such as DZRH, Love Radio, Yes The Best and Easy Rock, will continue, Jularbal added.
Broadcasting operations for radio stations in the area, such as DZRH, Love Radio, Yes The Best and Easy Rock, will continue, Jularbal added.
He said they are considering giving financial support to affected employees.
He said they are considering giving financial support to affected employees.
The MBC, in a statement, said company officials are closely coordinating with authorities to determine the cause of the fire.
The MBC, in a statement, said company officials are closely coordinating with authorities to determine the cause of the fire.
"Star City, which was hardest hit by the fire, will be closed through the Christmas season," it added.
"Star City, which was hardest hit by the fire, will be closed through the Christmas season," it added.
Authorities are looking into suspected arson as they said the blaze quickly spread throughout the amusement park.
Authorities are looking into suspected arson as they said the blaze quickly spread throughout the amusement park.
According to Pasay City Fire Marshal Paul Pili, different areas of Star City seemed to have caught on fire at the same time.
According to Pasay City Fire Marshal Paul Pili, different areas of Star City seemed to have caught on fire at the same time.
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