ABS-CBN News team was able to capture the explosion which hit the Army Support Headquarters in Fort Bonifacio on Wednesday morning, May 7, 2014.
Anchor Raffy Santos along with his cameraman, Tani Dionision were reporting when a massive explosion took place in the area.
Based upon the statement of Army deputy spokesman Capt. Anthony Bacus, the fire started at around 10:30 a.m in the office of the Army’s Explosive and Ordinance Disposal.
An hour later, a powerful explosion rocked the area which injured several firefighters and soldiers who responded on the scene. According to the report of ANC, Philippine Army spokesman Lt. Col. Noel Detoyato said that two of his men were injured in the explosion.
The video taken by ABS-CBN News team also features several soldiers and firefighters sustaining burns and wounds after a massive explosion. One soldier was spotted holding a bloody cloth to his face.
Philippine Army has yet to determine the cause of fire and the reason for massive explosions.
Capt. Julius Galleon, Capt. Rosalino Galla, 1Lt. Dinar Alosada, M/Sgt. Ferdinad Rafal, S/Sgt. Eddy Alano, Sgt. Rommel Septino, Cpl. Javer Jabalde, Sgt Leonard Uy, Cpl. Ramon Mego, Cpl. Bernabe Mota, mga fire volunteers na sina Agrepeno Santos, Michael Cabab, Mark Cabab, Ruel Chang, Elver Santos, Francisco Gacusana, Julius Donesa, Roldolfo Francisco, Alan Gabito, Adbert Cuaresma and Paulo Lantin are among the victims according to Bombo Radyo Philippines.
Watch the exclusive video of the explosion at the Army Support Headquarters in Fort Bonifacio through the link provided below:
Explosion Hits Army Support Headquarters in Fort Bonifacio