Fire hits iconic 79-year-old Kamuning Bakery Cafe

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The popular bakeshop Kamuning Bakery Cafe was hit by fire early Tuesday morning, Divine Reyes of Super Radyo's dzBB reported.

Kamuning Bakery located along Judge Jimenez Street in Quezon City was hit by fire early morning Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. PHOTO BY JAS SABALE

BFP personnel responded to a fire alert along Judge Jimenez Street in Quezon City. PHOTO BY JAY SABALE

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) immediately responded to the fire alarm at the bakery, which is located at the corner of Judge Jimenez Street and K-1st Street in Quezon City.

The fire started at around 1 a.m. and reached the first alarm. At 2:36 a.m., the BFP declared the fire under control.

Neighbors reported hearing loud sounds which could be gas tanks exploding or glass windows shattering, according to a report on Unang Balita on Tuesday by Jay Sabale.

Since the bakery was built in 1939, its foundation may have weakened, which may have allowed the fire to quickly spread.

Initial investigation showed the fire started from the stockroom on the second floor where baking supplies, papers, and other items are kept.

However, firemen are also looking into the possibility the fire may have been sparked by another fire earlier in the day next door.

"Ang tinitingnan natin, sir, kung  may pumasok na alipato apoy mula du'n sa kabilang sunog kanina," said BFP chief investigator Inspector Rosendo Cabillan.

Fire inspectors will also check if the personnel of the bakeshop used candles.

Authorities are still determining the total damage to property.

Bakery owner Wilson Lee Flores posted on his Facebook account that he is currently out of the country but assured that the bakers and staff members of the 79-year-old shop were evacuated.

He also said on Instagram that one working student almost got burned but was able to escape.

Flores thanked firemen, Filipino Chinese volunteer fire brigades, and others who helped put out the fire. 

 

Hi, very, very, very sad that Quezon City's pioneer, 79-year-old, artisanal Kamuning Bakery Cafe burned last night due to fire from the neighbor. I'm abroad due to an invitation, but didn't sleep all night to monitor. My 1st reaction last night was to ask my people to make headcount of all bakers, staff, to give me names of each & check, to ensure all are safe.1 working college student almost burned but escaped. 2nd reaction, I'm thinking how to help my bakers & staff for their lost incomes in coming weeks or months, perhaps with our 2 small branch stores. 3rd reaction, we're very grateful to all messages of concern & support, sorry if I couldn't reply individually to all many calls, messages, prayers. 4th reaction, thanks very much to firemen & Filipino Chinese volunteer fire brigades, all others who rushed to assist. 5th reaction, I'm thinking how to still continue this old business which I had bought, revived & have come to love so much, how to find ways to rebuild. Thanks very much again to all. Wilson Lee Flores

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Feb 5, 2018 at 6:37pm PST

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