A fire damaged the main lobby of The VIP Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City early on Sunday, June 23. The prompt response from the Bureau of Fire Protection and the CDO Volunteer Fire Brigade helped contain the blaze. All hotel guests and employees were safely evacuated. Located in the city’s downtown area, The VIP Hotel is considered a local landmark. Following the incident, hotel management released a statement announcing its temporary closure.
Here are a few clips taken early today.
Read below the Official Statement from The VIP Hotel Regarding Lobby Fire:
June 23, 2024
To our valued guests,
We regret to inform you that a fire incident isolated in the lobby of The VIP Hotel occurred this morning at around 5:40am. Our utmost gratitude to the prompt response of the Bureau of Fire and Protection and the CDO Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Filipino-Chinese Community who quickly contained the fire. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among guests and staff who have been promptly vacated.
As a result of this incident, The VIP Hotel will be closed until further notice to ensure the safety and well-being of our guests and employees. We are working diligently with authorities to assess the damage and make the necessary repairs as swiftly as possible.
We deeply apologize for any inconvenience. For guests with upcoming reservations and events, our team will be reaching out to assist with alternative arrangements.
Should you have any immediate concern or shall require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team at cellphone numbers: 0917-137-7963, 0917-128-7355, 0977-820-1664, 0917-130-2889
Thank you.
From the Management of The VIP Hotel.
