Fire breaks out at the Central Post Office in Manila, the Philippines on May 22, 2023.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Monday that the fire razing a century-old landmark building in the Philippine capital of Manila injured four people and was "under control."
The bureau said the fire erupted at the Philippine central post office around 11 p.m. local time on Sunday, and at least four people were reportedly injured. (Str/Xinhua)
MANILA, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Monday that the fire razing a century-old landmark building in the Philippine capital of Manila injured four people and was "under control."
The bureau said the fire erupted at the Philippine central post office around 11 p.m. local time on Sunday, and at least four people were reportedly injured.
Initial investigation showed the fire started from the basement of the four-story building. The blaze was placed on the highest fire alarm level shortly before 6 a.m. local time on Monday.
The fire protection bureau said the shell of the building remains intact, while firefighters continue to put out the fire completely.
Acting Postmaster General Luis Carlos said commemorative stamps were among the items burned. ■
Fire breaks out at the Central Post Office in Manila, the Philippines on May 22, 2023.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Monday that the fire razing a century-old landmark building in the Philippine capital of Manila injured four people and was "under control."
The bureau said the fire erupted at the Philippine central post office around 11 p.m. local time on Sunday, and at least four people were reportedly injured. (Str/Xinhua)
Firefighters try to put out the fire at the burning Central Post Office in Manila, the Philippines on May 22, 2023.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Monday that the fire razing a century-old landmark building in the Philippine capital of Manila injured four people and was "under control."
The bureau said the fire erupted at the Philippine central post office around 11 p.m. local time on Sunday, and at least four people were reportedly injured. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
This aerial photo taken on May 22, 2023 shows smokes billowing from the burning Central Post Office in Manila, the Philippines.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Monday that the fire razing a century-old landmark building in the Philippine capital of Manila injured four people and was "under control."
The bureau said the fire erupted at the Philippine central post office around 11 p.m. local time on Sunday, and at least four people were reportedly injured. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
This aerial photo taken on May 22, 2023 shows smokes billowing from the burning Central Post Office in Manila, the Philippines.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Monday that the fire razing a century-old landmark building in the Philippine capital of Manila injured four people and was "under control."
The bureau said the fire erupted at the Philippine central post office around 11 p.m. local time on Sunday, and at least four people were reportedly injured. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
This aerial photo taken on May 22, 2023 shows smokes billowing from the burning Central Post Office in Manila, the Philippines.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Monday that the fire razing a century-old landmark building in the Philippine capital of Manila injured four people and was "under control."
The bureau said the fire erupted at the Philippine central post office around 11 p.m. local time on Sunday, and at least four people were reportedly injured. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Firefighters try to put out the fire at the burning Central Post Office in Manila, the Philippines on May 22, 2023.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Monday that the fire razing a century-old landmark building in the Philippine capital of Manila injured four people and was "under control."
The bureau said the fire erupted at the Philippine central post office around 11 p.m. local time on Sunday, and at least four people were reportedly injured. (Str/Xinhua)
This aerial photo taken on May 22, 2023 shows smokes billowing from the burning Central Post Office in Manila, the Philippines.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Monday that the fire razing a century-old landmark building in the Philippine capital of Manila injured four people and was "under control."
The bureau said the fire erupted at the Philippine central post office around 11 p.m. local time on Sunday, and at least four people were reportedly injured. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
A firefighter is seen in front of the smoke-smudged Central Post Office in Manila, the Philippines on May 22, 2023.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said on Monday that the fire razing a century-old landmark building in the Philippine capital of Manila injured four people and was "under control."
The bureau said the fire erupted at the Philippine central post office around 11 p.m. local time on Sunday, and at least four people were reportedly injured. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)