Senate documents safe after fire scare at building

Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III assured the public that all Senate documents, including those from the Blue Ribbon Committee, are safe following a fire incident at the Senate building.

The fire, which occurred on the third floor of the Senate building in the Legislative Technical Affairs Bureau office, was reported around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) responded promptly and managed to control the fire by 7:43 a.m.

While the fire was contained, water used in extinguishing the flames caused some leakage into the Session Hall.

The Senate's maintenance team is working to dry and restore the Session Hall to ensure it is ready for the upcoming Monday session.

Sotto stated that the Senate is collaborating with the BFP and internal security to determine the cause of the fire and prevent future occurrences.