The Bureau of Fire Protection said the recent fire in Putatan, where seven commercial establishments were razed, could have been suppressed earlier if the hydrant maintained by Maynilad Water Services Inc. in the area were functional.
Seven commercial establishments were burned and P55 million in property went up in smoke.
City Administrator Allan Cachuela wrote a letter to Maynilad execs and said the failure of the hydrant to provide sufficient water allowed the quick spread of the fire.
Cachuela strongly pointed out the concession agreement with the company includes the access of BFP to reliable water sources to combat fire and prevent further damage or loss of life and property.
The administrator expressed dismay and appealed for speedy action from the water concessionaire’s management.
“This is a matter with grave consequence and we are expecting immediate action to remedy the situation. The people of Muntinlupa deserve nothing less,” Cachuela said.
According to report, the fire struck a commercial establishment at the corner of National Road and NIA Road, Brgy Putatan, around 2:54 a.m. on October 11.
The fire alarm rose to Task Force Alpha. The cause of fire is still under investigation and there is no reported case of casualty in the said incident.
As of 5:44 a.m., the BFP announced that the fire is under control.