MANILA, Philippines - Fire hit the construction site of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on Thursday night, June 28.
The fire which started at 7:35 pm has now reached third alarm, according to a tweet of Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
The MMDA advised all vehicles to take the Shaw tunnel going northbound.
SM releases statement
"There is a fire incident happening in the construction site outside SM Megamall. Our Emergency Response Team, together with the Bureau of Fire Protection are already managing the situation."
"Only a portion of the mall is affected by smoke coming from the site. We are taking all precautionary measures to ensure the safety of everyone in complex."
Meanwhile, officials are still investigating the cause of fire.
— The Summit Express
Omg #SM on fire? What is happening 😐 pic.twitter.com/CmS8tXjtCA— Twinie (@twiniekaye) June 28, 2018
The fire which started at 7:35 pm has now reached third alarm, according to a tweet of Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
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The MMDA advised all vehicles to take the Shaw tunnel going northbound.
MMDA ALERT: Fire incident at EDSA Megamall NB involving Megamall under construction building as of 7:35 https://t.co/NuBDfd32R3 on 3rd alarm All vehicles please take Shaw tunnel for alternate route.MMDA and Local fire fighter on site. #mmda— Official MMDA (@MMDA) June 28, 2018
Our team are currently responding to a fire incident at the Basement B of SM Megamall . PRC NHQ and Mandaluyong Chapter dispatched one fire truck and two ambulance units to the area. Fire status was raised to 3rd alarm at 8:05PM. Keep safe everyone. pic.twitter.com/1Ee78StODS— Richard J. Gordon (@DickGordonDG) June 28, 2018
SM releases statement
"There is a fire incident happening in the construction site outside SM Megamall. Our Emergency Response Team, together with the Bureau of Fire Protection are already managing the situation."
"Only a portion of the mall is affected by smoke coming from the site. We are taking all precautionary measures to ensure the safety of everyone in complex."
Meanwhile, officials are still investigating the cause of fire.
— The Summit Express
