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Fire Hits DPWH-CAR Office in Baguio City

15 January 2026

A fire damaged the DPWH-CAR office in Baguio City, impacting the Financial Management Records Room. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Photo Credit: Business Mirror

A fire broke out at the Department of Public Works and Highways–Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) office in Baguio City on Wednesday afternoon, with authorities confirming that the Financial Management Records Room was the area directly affected.

Firefighters from the Baguio City Fire Station responded swiftly to the incident and successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other sections of the government building. Their quick action helped minimize further damage and ensured the safety of nearby offices.

Authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage, particularly to official financial records and documents housed inside the affected room. Despite the incident, no injuries were reported, and all personnel were confirmed safe.

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire, as officials continue to evaluate potential impacts on operations and record-keeping within the office.