A fire broke out at Myayenanda Ward Administrator’s Office in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay District, at about 11.30 pm on May 10, according to the township fire service department. 

The fire started at the administration office located on 52nd Street between 114th and 115th Streets, said a telegram from the department. The fire destroyed a brick building measuring 20 feet by 30 feet roofed with corrugated iron sheets. 

Four fire engines and two bowsers with 20 firefighters and five auxiliary fire brigade members from the township fire station rushed to the scene and managed to put out the fire after 12 midnight. 

Aungpille Police Station is still investigating the cause of the fire and planning to expose and sue the arsonist under section 436.