A fire at NCCC mall in Davao City killed at least 39 people, most of them employees trapped on an upper floor during the Christmas season.
Key Facts
- Date
- December 23, 2017
- Deaths confirmed
- 39 people
- People rescued
- 783 people
- Probable cause
- Faulty electrical wiring from renovation malpractice
- Affected floor
- Third floor of NCCC mall
- Structure outcome
- Demolished due to safety concerns
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
The fire is believed to have originated from faulty electrical wiring resulting from malpractice during renovation work on the mall's third floor. The hazardous conditions created by the improper renovation created the conditions for a rapid, deadly blaze.
On December 23, 2017, fire broke out at the New City Commercial Center (NCCC) shopping mall in Davao City, Philippines. At least 39 people were trapped inside, the majority being employees of market research firm Survey Sampling International. Bodies were recovered over several days, with the last victim, a security guard, found on December 27.
The fire resulted in 39 confirmed deaths. The security guard whose remains were found on December 27 was credited with rescuing 783 people before perishing. The mall was nearly destroyed and the remaining structure was subsequently demolished due to safety concerns.