Fire Ravages Mulanay Municipal Hall in Quezon
A fire of still unknown origin gutted parts of the municipal hall of Mulanay town in Quezon province early Saturday, August 30, local authorities reported. The blaze started at around 2:20 a.m., quickly consuming the offices of the Commission on Elections, tourism, public information, and several other departments.
This devastating fire of still unknown origin destroyed vital office equipment, documents, and other materials essential to the town’s operations. Community members said the municipal hall compound, which also houses the police headquarters, was immediately evacuated to ensure everyone’s safety.
Evacuation and Fire Control Efforts
Officials reported that four persons under police custody were safely evacuated along with important records and firearms. Fortunately, no injuries were recorded during the incident. Firefighters declared the blaze extinguished at 6:15 a.m., after hours of battling the flames.
Impact on Public Information Office
Councilor Gelo Amisola, a former public information officer in Mulanay, expressed deep sadness over the loss, describing the Public Information Office as “small but the liveliest office” in the municipal hall. He shared, “Here we stay busy producing live podcasts, handling post-video production, voice recordings, content writing, and drafting press releases that we immediately send out to various media networks —always a race against time just to make it into primetime newscasts.”
Investigation Underway
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire of still unknown origin and assessing the full extent of the damage to properties and equipment. Local leaders noted the challenge of rebuilding vital municipal functions as many essential documents and resources were destroyed.
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