Lee Super Plaza in Dumaguete City is open and operating normally this Sunday, October 25, 2026, after a minor fire hit one stall inside its grocery area on Saturday night.
The fire broke out at around 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 24, according to an official statement from the mall’s management. The statement said the fire was immediately contained, with no casualties or reported injuries.
What happened
Firefighters from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Dumaguete responded to the mall on Saturday night. Video taken at the scene by BNNO shows a Dumaguete City Fire Station truck outside the Super Plaza supermarket entrance, firefighters handling a hose, and smoke inside the entrance area.
In its statement, Lee Super Plaza said the safety and well-being of its customers, employees and the community remain its utmost priority. The management also thanked the public for its concern and understanding.
Update: mall open Sunday morning
BNNO visited the mall on Sunday morning. The area affected by the fire, one stall inside the grocery area, had already been cleaned and secured, and the damaged section was covered. Mall operations continued as normal.
What is not yet known
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage have not been announced. The BFP has not released a report on the incident as of this writing. BNNO will update this story when more information becomes available.
Timeline
- Saturday, October 24, about 8:00 PM: fire breaks out at Lee Super Plaza; BFP Dumaguete responds; the fire is contained.
- Saturday night: Lee Super Plaza issues an official statement: minor fire, immediately contained, no casualties or reported injuries.
- Sunday morning, October 25: BNNO finds the mall open and operating normally, with the affected stall area cleaned, secured and covered.
Watch BNNO’s video report from the scene on our Facebook page: Sunog sa Lee Super Plaza, Dumaguete City.
Sources: Lee Super Plaza official statement (October 24, 2026); BNNO video from the scene and BNNO visit on October 25, 2026. Photo: BNNO.
