Although the fire was completely doused by Monday morning (May 20), the mall’s management prohibited tenants from entering the disaster site as it might collapse. Hence, many of the tenants and stall renters were compelled to set up temporary stalls outside while they wait for further announcement.
Kahit tuluyan nang naapula ang apoy noong umaga ng Lunes (Mayo 20), hindi pa rin pinapayagan ng pamunuan ng mall na pumasok ang mga nangungupahan sa loob ng nasunog na gusali dahil maaari itong gumuho. Kaya’t ang mga may-ari at nangungupahan ay pansamantalang gumawa ng stall sa labas habang naghihintay ng abiso.