A FIRE broke out within the premises of the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Sunday, prompting an immediate response from the Bureau of Fire Protection. Firefighters were dispatched to the legislative complex to contain the blaze, which was reported at the Batasang Pambansa compound.
Authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage and verifying whether any injuries were recorded.
The House leadership confirmed that the fire was brought under control shortly after it was raised to a first alarm status. Initial reports indicate that the fire was confined to a specific section of the building, with no immediate threat to the main session hall or critical facilities. Lawmakers and staff were evacuated as a safety precaution, while investigators began inspecting the area to determine the cause of the incident.
Authorities assured the public that operations at the House will resume as soon as safety inspections are completed. An investigation is underway to establish what caused the fire and to evaluate the integrity of the affected areas. The full extent of the damage and estimated costs have yet to be released as of this update.
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