The victims consisting if two females and four males are workers of Ramyeon Bar 99.
Davao City Police Office reported the explosion started at the kitchen of said restaurant. Witnesses revealed there was smoke coming from the 11 Kg LPG tank and accidentally ignited.
The fumes reached the nearby electric fryer causing the explosion.
The Davao City Fire District confirmed the fire razed down about 30 sqm to a P360,000 estimated damage.
Fire responders contained the fire around 10:46 p.m and was later cleared from any type of explosive by the responding EOD.
Meanwhile, Damosa Land management in a statement said the victims sustained minor injuries and their condition has been monitored.
Due to the incident, the management announces the temporary closure of the portion of Damosa complex to facilitate necessary restoration efforts.
The management also committed to implement additional precautionary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
“The well-being of our employees, tenants, and patrons remains our top priority,” the statement read.
Photos: DCPO
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