Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Sunday to launch an investigation into the Davao City mall fire. ADVERTISEMENTOn Christmas Eve, Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III also conveyed his grief to Davao mall fire victims as he sought for a thorough investigation of the blaze. Firemen found one body as the blaze was finally extinguished Sunday, Davao Mayor Sara Duterte – the President’s daughter – told reporters. The blaze started at the four-story NCCC Mall Saturday morning, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky over Davao. Davao fire marshal Honeyfritz Alagano said the blaze may have started by a spark on the third floor of the mall, which had a furniture section.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 24, 2017 14:26 UTC