The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) of Parañaque City has temporarily closed the Pacific Coast Plaza Condominium due to reports of defective fire protection equipment.
An 80-year-old woman was killed while six were injured in the fire that hit the building on Monday (April 29). The fire reached general alarm at around 12:30 p.m. and engulfed six upper floors of the 23-floor building.
The chief of BFP-Parañaque Supt. Robert Pacis said they continue to probe on the incident. They also asked the tenants to temporarily leave the premises while they ensure the safety of the building.
“Ang lower part, papasok pa rin tayo sa fire protection equipment, kapag wala pa ring compliance iyong fire protection equipment. Hindi pa rin pwedeng i-occupy, (The building cannot be occupied unless there is compliance about the fire protection equipment)” he said.
Meanwhile, the engineering department of Parañaque City Hall is also inspecting the structural integrity of the building.—Aileen Cerrudo (with reports from Nel Maribojoc)
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