In a statement, Thea Padua, public relations manager of the NCCC Mall Davao, said mall workers immediately called the firemen after the fire alarm system sounded at the 4th floor. Firemen responded immediately and put out the fire at 1 a.m.
City Fire Marshall Major Virna Silagan said authorities are investigating the cause of fire but initial investigation revealed it emanated from the speaker of the sound system of the cinema that has yet to be opened to the public.
The four-story mall has four cinemas on the fourth floor. Opening of the cinemas is targeted for next month.[]
“No customers were on premise at that time and all workers are safe,” Padua said.
