Antipolo Cathedral's candle station catches fire on Black Saturday

A fire broke out on the morning of Black Saturday at the candle-lighting area of the Antipolo Cathedral, prompting a temporary halt to candle offerings.

According to a Super Radyo dzBB report on X, the fire started at around 7 a.m. in the candle station area where devotees traditionally light candles as part of their prayers.

The blaze was quickly contained, and no injuries or damage to property were reported.

As a precaution, cathedral officials have temporarily suspended candle-lighting activities while the area is being cleared and inspected, according to a post by Super Radyo dzBB reporter Christian Mano on X.

Pagtitirik ng kandila, pansamantalang hindi pinahihintulutan sa candle station ng Antipolo Cathedral matapos itong masunog ngayong Sabado ng umaga; wala naman umanong nasaktan at napinsala sa insidente | @dzbb @gmanews pic.twitter.com/dpbIxTpz4m

— Christian Maño (@xtian_mano) April 19, 2025

The Antipolo Cathedral, officially known as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, is a popular pilgrimage site, especially during the Holy Week season. —Sherylin Untalan/KG, GMA Integrated News