THE fire that gutted the historic Manila Central Post Office building in Liwasang Bonifacio in April was an accident, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
With this conclusion, the BFP has declared the investigation into the cause of the blaze closed and solved.
Fire that destroyed Manila post office an 'accident,' says BFP© Provided by The Manila Times
Based on the fire clearance certificate issued by the BFP, the fire originated in the southern part of the basement, specifically at the Mega Manila Storage Room (GSS) where office supplies, thinners, and paint cans were piled in close proximity to car batteries.
The BFP report stated that the "combustibility of the load contents" and its enclosed set-up resulted in the...