Photo by Moe Abellera Baguio City Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The iconic Cafe By The Ruins in Baguio was razed by fire on April 30. The fire broke out noontime, during the lunch hour while there were diners in the restaurant. According to an ABS-CBN report, the fire department recorded the fire starting at 12:04 p.m. and reaching second alarm. With the fire department less than 100 meters away, firefighters were immediately dispatched and fire out declared at 12:50 p.m. No one was hurt during the incident. Artists’ Cafe In Ruins Cafe By The Ruins is a favorite tourist destination in the city. Famous for good food and great ambiance, a group of artists and writers set up the cafe in 1988. The name comes from the actual ruins of a building that was destroyed when the city was liberated from the Japanese in 1945, according to an Inquirer report. Located at 25 Shuntug Road, it became popular among tourists and locals alike. The restaurant’s structure was made out of wood and cogon, which according to the fire department quickly caught fire. Facebook Comments
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