Fire at AIMS Merchandising in Quezon

Today, June 17, 2012 at 3:30pm, a fire call radio in by JB Lucky Fire Volunteer to ICER a huge smoke from a building in Quezon Street. He was passing by at that time when he saw a huge smoke. As most emergency volunteer and rescue groups have connecting frequencies to different organization, some Federation Fire Volunteer ask if where is the fire call. Somebody replied the fire call was in-front of PS Bank in Quezon Street at the building of AIMS Merchandising. ICER Medic 3 Ambulance pulled out and proceeded at the said location. Medic 2 Ambulance also proceeded at the location with RALS (Remote Area Lighting System) to provide lighting inside the building if in need. On the scene, Federation Fire, ICAG and BFP fire trucks position in-front of the building. While some BFP penetrator position at the back part of the building. And one of ICAG team proceeded to the left building that it much higher to fight the blaze at the roof to gain entry. EMS team scattered throughout the area to help fire fighters if in need. Some ICER team also assists some fire fighter and fire volunteers to fight the blaze. Few team of fire fighters gain entry at the second floor but came down as the fire still ranging. On the other side of the building and on the roof tops, reports only white smoke was seen and no fire was at present after ten minute from the start of the fire call. Then it was focus on the second floor on fighting the blaze and no possibility to spread on the other building. BFP call under control at around 3:50pm and scattered rain then continue within few minutes. And continue fighting the fire until 5:45pm as it declared fire out. Investigation is under way, BFP Arson Investigator said. (ebsp)