A fire of still unknown origin gutted the compound of Araneta Center Bus Station in Cubao, Quezon City, Thursday afternoon.
Nearby establishments like Shopwise supermarket and a carnival were also affected by the blaze that started at 4:47 pm.
Arson probers said the fire spread to nearby businesses as the structures are made of light materials, raising the alarm to Task Force Bravo where 20 fire trucks were required to respond. Fire volunteers coming from different areas of the metropolis also came to help.
It was declared “under control” at 8:10 p.m., but arson investigators are still determining the cause of the fire as well as the estimate of the damages.