In Pictures: Massive fire breaks out at historic post office in Manila

Firefighters took more than seven hours to get the blaze under control.

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Flames and smoke rise from the burning Manila Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023. A massive fire hit the downtown post office where the main mail sorting and distribution operations of the country are. — Flames and smoke rise from the burning Manila Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023. A massive fire hit the downtown post office where the main mail sorting and distribution operations of the country are.
PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Smoke billows as a massive fire breaks out at the Manila Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023. — Smoke billows as a massive fire breaks out at the Manila Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS

Firefighters douse a fire at the Post Office building in Manila on May 22, 2023. — Firefighters douse a fire at the Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, on May 22, 2023.
PHOTO: AFP

Firefighters work at the scene of a massive fire at the Manila Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023. — Firefighters work at the scene of a massive fire at the Manila Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS

Fire trucks are seen at the scene of a massive fire at the Manila Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023. Marikina Filipino - Chinese Fire Brigade Volunteers/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. — Fire trucks at the scene of a massive fire at the Manila Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS

Burnt equipment is pictured outside the burning Manila Central Post Office building after a massive fire, in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023. — Burnt equipment is pictured at the Manila Central Post Office building after a massive fire, in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS

Smouldering paper seen inside the burning Manila Central Post Office building after a massive fire, in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023. — Smouldering paper seen inside the burning Manila Central Post Office building after a massive fire, in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS

A firefighter hosing down the interior of the burning Manila Central Post Office building after a massive fire, in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023. — A firefighter hosing down the interior of the Manila Central Post Office building after a massive fire, in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS

Firefighters walk out of the burning Manila Central Post Office building following a massive fire, in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023. — Firefighters walk out of the burning Manila Central Post Office building following a massive fire, in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS

Smoke rises from the burning Manila Central Post Office building after a massive fire, in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023. — Smoke rises from the burning Manila Central Post Office building after a massive fire, in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS

Firefighters spray water as a massive fire breaks out at the Manila Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023. — Firefighters spray water as a massive fire breaks out at the Manila Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023.
PHOTO: REUTERS

People look on as flames and smoke rise from the burning Philippine Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023. — People look on as flames and smoke rise from the burning Philippine Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023.
PHOTO: EPA-EFE

The Philippine Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, 22 May 2023. A massive fire hit the Central Post Office where the main mail sorting and distribution operations of the country are. Arson investigators are still conducting an investigation of the possible cause of the fire and extent of damage to the postal headquarters. EPA-EFE/FRANCIS R. MALASIG — Thick, black smoke is seen from the Philippine Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, May 22, 2023.
PHOTO: EPA-EFE

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