MANILA (3rd UPDATE) - A fire broke out in Trinoma Mall in Quezon City on Monday afternoon.
The fire was first reported at around 2:25 p.m. and was raised to 2nd alarm as of 2:34 pm, according to an update by TxtFire Philippines.
FO1 Joan De Luna of the Tandang Sora fire substation said the fire reportedly started at an appliance warehouse near the MRT station.
She said the fire was still under investigation and that around 20 fire trucks had been sent to respond.
In a statement, Trinoma management said it received a report of the fire incident at 2:27 pm.
The management added that the Landmark Department Store (new wing) and Trinoma's North Avenue wing have been evacuated.
Firefighters were also seen using breathing apparatus due to the thick smoke in the area.
Meanwhile, an eyewitness said MRT passengers are not allowed to enter the passageway from MRT to Trinoma.
Conrad Reyes told ABS-CBN News that train passengers are being diverted to the walkway along EDSA-North Avenue unloading area.
Source : http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/13/17/fire-hits-trinoma-mall-in-quezon-city