Fire hits Hall of Justice in Zamboanga City
The fire incident occurred at 3:31 a.m., according to GMA Regional TV One Mindanao.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) declared fire out at 4:36 a.m.
Property damage was estimated to reach P800,000.
No one was hurt in fire.
The BFP is conducting a probe into the incident. —KG, GMA Integrated News
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