News: Alabang Starmall Flare up!

Early Saturday morning, a fire engulfed Starmall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

After 3 a.m., the fire broke out. a.m., and by 7:46 a.m Task Force Alpha has been reached, which necessitates the use of numerous fire trucks to respond. Multiple motorists posted photographs and videos of the fire on social media, which could be seen from the Skyway and the South Luzon Expressway.

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined by authorities. While the blaze is still burning, they recommended motorists to avoid the area and find alternate routes.

The following are some of the possible reasons for the fire.

Structural Fires at Malls: What Causes Them?

Understanding how mall fires occur is one of the most important aspects of avoiding them. Let’s look at four of the most common causes:

• Fires caused by electricity. Electrical problems and improper wiring are one of the most common causes of fires, and strip malls are no exception. Faulty wiring, malfunctioning electrical equipment, a lack of maintenance, and other factors can all cause fires.
• Inferno in the kitchen Restaurants are common in strip malls, and kitchens are one of the most common causes of structure fires. It’s no wonder, given that kitchens frequently include open flames, intense heat, and flammable materials like oil and grease.
• Arson. Unfortunately, strip mall fires are frequently caused by arson. The arsonist may be associated with one of the businesses in the area, but he or she may simply be executing a senseless crime.
• Fires in the area and wind. Strip malls are frequently found in bustling retail areas where many clusters of buildings provide tourists a variety of food, shopping, and entertainment options. The disadvantage of this structure is that if a fire starts in one building, high winds or dry conditions can rapidly spread it.

Many business property insurance plans cover the hazard of fire, albeit much relies on the terms of your coverage. If a structural fire has destroyed your strip mall or commercial business, study your policies carefully before filing a claim, or contact our commercial claim experts for assistance planning and maximizing your recovery.

Tips for Mall Fire Prevention

• Keep your structure up to date and up to code. Many of the most common causes of structural fires in strip malls can be avoided simply by ensuring that your building’s wiring and appliances are all in good operating order, are current, and are free of hazards.
• Consider enhancing your security. Consider employing guards or implementing other security measures to keep your strip mall secure if you believe you are at risk for arson or just wish to prevent property damage by vandals.
• Work with your building’s tenants. In many cases, rather than a property owner, a fire will be sparked by a mistake made by a business owner. Aspects of strip mall fires should be discussed with your tenants, and any potentially unsafe conditions should be reported to you.

Fire Insurance Claims

A fire can consume row after row of stores if it spreads down an entire line of companies. A structural fire in a mall can leave the property owner and many company owners reliant on a successful fire insurance claim to restore and protect their businesses.

The reality is that making an insurance claim may appear to be simple, but it may be complicated and time-consuming, especially when other businesses and policyholders are involved. It might be tough to stay in charge of your insurance claim and secure a positive conclusion, especially in large-loss fire cases.

If you need answers about a commercial fire damage claim, or if your claim has been denied, call the MGS Insurance Agency today at

Landline: (02) 8875-0494  |  (02) 8874-4126

Mobile: 0998-588-8831 

You may also inquire to our main office at Las Pinas and, Commercial Insurance Claims: The Basics, which will help you understand the challenges you may face and how to assert your rights when problems arise.