Restaurant Fire Hits Olongapo’s Beloved Pizza Place

A favorite family restaurant in Olongapo City, Sam’s Pizza, went up in flames Saturday morning. The fire broke out on Magsaysay Drive, a lively spot in the city.

According to Vice Mayor Jong Cortez, the Bureau of Fire Protection received an emergency call at 11:38 a.m. reporting a fire above Sam’s Pizza, a long-established local dining restaurant.

Quick to respond, firefighting and emergency units from multiple agencies rushed to the scene, including Olongapo Fire and Rescue DRRMO, SBMA Fire Department, Subic SPOSO, barangay rescue teams, the Philippine Red Cross, volunteer radio groups, the Office of Traffic Management and Public Safety, and the Olongapo City Police Office.

Initial investigations revealed that the fire started on the second floor of the building, though the exact cause has yet to be determined.

“We’ve already got the fire under control,” said SBMA Fire Chief Ranny Magno. “Right now, we’re conducting overhauling operations to deal with deep-seated embers and prevent any possible flare-ups.”

Thankfully, no one was hurt. Officials are still looking into how the fire started and how much damage there is.

Sam’s Pizza has been a special place for Olongapo folks for many years. People have lots of memories of eating there with their families and friends, so its loss is felt deeply in the community.