Fire at AIIAS Physical Plant Contained; No Injuries Reported
Swift response by local fire authorities prevents injuries and major disruption as investigation into the cause begins.
Edward RodriguezJun 16, 2026, 5:56 AM
A fire that broke out at the Physical Plant facility of the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) late Friday evening was quickly contained by local authorities, with no injuries reported and no disruption to essential campus services.
The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on June 12. Emergency responders from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Silang arrived promptly after receiving the call and brought the fire under control by midnight.
AIIAS officials expressed gratitude that all students, employees and campus residents remained safe throughout the incident.
Despite the fire, campus operations were largely unaffected. Electricity, water, internet connectivity and other essential services continued without interruption, allowing the institution to maintain normal operations.
In an official advisory released following the incident, AIIAS confirmed the details of the fire response and reassured the campus community regarding safety and service continuity.
“We praise the Lord that no one was hurt during this incident, and that all services (electricity, water, internet, and others) are still available to campus,” the advisory stated.
The institution also announced that the affected area has been secured while authorities conduct a formal investigation. According to the advisory, the Bureau of Fire Protection will examine the site in the coming days to determine the cause of the fire.
As a precautionary measure, AIIAS has prohibited access to the area until the investigation is completed.
“BFP Silang will be examining the site in the coming days to determine the cause of the fire, so entering the area is strictly prohibited,” the advisory added.
The institution thanked the campus community for its cooperation and understanding as safety assessments continue.
The Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies serves graduate students from across Asia and around the world, preparing leaders for ministry, education and service. Campus leaders said updates will be provided as more information becomes available from fire investigators.
The original article was published on the Southern Asia-Pacific Division news site.
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