 A massive blaze ripped through the Manila Central Post Office on May 21 after it hit just before midnight, according to the Philippine Capital's Fire Bureau. Footage shared on social media by Manila's Bureau of Fire Protection showed the huge fire tearing through the historical building and dozens of firefighters battling the blaze. The fire was brought under control by 7.22 AM on May 22, said local media. Located at the bank of the Pasig River, the national landmark was rebuilt in 1946 after it was badly damaged in the Battle of Manila during World War II in 1945.