THE TEMPORARY quarters of actress Chin-Chin Gutierrez, located in the compound where her house was razed four years ago, was hit by a fire past midnight Tuesday.
SFO2 Fortunato Alde of the Quezon City Fire Department said Gutierrez was not around when the fire broke out at around 12:26 a.m. in her house at 115 B. Gonzales St., Varsity Hills, Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
Alde said arson investigators were looking into faulty wiring as the possible cause of the blaze.
The fire marshall said Jayson Alon, one of Gutierrez’s helpers, was slightly hurt after he inhaled smoke.
Based on the statements of the actress’ maids and neighbors, the fire started at the actress’s bedroom on the second floor.
Angela Ureta, Gutierrez’s manager, said the actress apologized for not being able to respond to phone calls and text inquiries regarding the fire since “it has been a sleepless, stressful and very busy time.”
Gutierrez attended an ecology workshop and was not aware of the fire until Tuesday morning, Ureta’s statement said.
Although all of Gutierrez’s belongings were lost in the fire, none of the neighboring houses were affected, Ureta said, adding that the actress was awaiting the final report from authorities regarding the cause of the blaze.
Gutierrez added she was thankful no one was seriously hurt and that she appreciated the expressions of concern she continues to receive from friends.
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