Massive overnight fire at Jinboway factory in Subic Freeport — spreads to neighboring buildings

Massive overnight fire at Jinboway factory in Subic Freeport — spreads to neighboring buildings

📌 On the night of Wednesday, November 4, a major fire broke out at the Jinboway factory in Complex 2 of Subic Gateway Park in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, spreading to the buildings across from it. The fire continued until early the next morning, and the cause and extent of the damage are under investigation.

■ Timeline of the incident
· The fire started around 10:00–10:45 p.m. on the 4th (reports differ), and according to Punto!, it was first reported on the factory's third floor.
· Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) spokesperson Armie Llamas explained that the fire spread quickly because of the textile and plastic materials stored in the factory. At around 2:35 a.m., it spread to the row of buildings across the street.
· Night-shift workers evacuated outside (BusinessMirror), and according to the Daily Tribune, the fire was brought under control at around 5:45 a.m. on the 5th.
· Philippines Jinboway Technology, which operates the factory, makes shoes, bags, and other products, and its workforce was reported at about 3,000 (BusinessMirror) to 3,400 (Punto!) employees.

■ Investigation and current status
· Reports differ on injuries. GMA reported that 2 people, including 1 firefighter, were slightly injured and received first aid, while the SBMA said there were no official casualty reports.
· The amount of damage and the exact cause of the fire have not yet been announced.

■ Notice for residents and travelers
· According to GMA, smoke from the fire left visibility almost zero for a time on parts of the Subic Freeport Expressway (SFEX) and SCTEX. When traveling to and from Subic and Olongapo, check road conditions first if there is news of a major fire.
· When driving through smoke, close your windows and slow down.

■ Sources
Punto! Central Luzon (11/5), BusinessMirror (11/5), Daily Tribune (11/5), GMA News (11/5)

■ Photos
· 1. The factory building engulfed in flames overnight and fire trucks — Punto! Central Luzon
· 2. The burned factory emitting smoke the next morning — GMA News