72-anyos na lalaking nakainom at nakatulog, patay sa sunog
- A 72-year-old man died in a fire in Santa Mesa, Manila, after allegedly falling asleep while drunk
- The victim's grandchild tried to rescue him, but he was unable to stand and escape
- The fire reached second alarm status, damaged six houses, and caused ₱250,000 in losses
- Around 80 displaced residents are temporarily sheltering in the local barangay daycare center
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A 72-year-old man tragically died in a fire that broke out on Friday night, May 3, in Santa Mesa, Manila.
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According to a report by 24 Oras Weekend on Saturday, the victim had reportedly been drinking before he fell asleep and was unable to escape when the fire erupted.
The victim’s wife shared that their grandchild attempted to wake him up and rescue him during the blaze.
The elderly man allegedly opened his eyes but was too weak to get up, ultimately succumbing to the fire.
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The blaze affected six houses and reached the second alarm before it was finally extinguished past 10 p.m.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) estimates the damage to be around ₱250,000.
As a result of the fire, around 80 residents have been displaced and are temporarily staying at the barangay’s daycare center while awaiting further assistance and relocation support.
The BFP is still investigating the cause of the fire. Authorities continue to remind the public to take extra precautions, especially when handling flammable materials and electrical appliances, particularly in residential areas with closely built structures.
This tragic incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of the elderly during emergencies and the importance of fire safety awareness in communities.
The local government and relief agencies are currently coordinating efforts to provide aid to the affected families.
Further updates are expected as the investigation into the fire continues.
News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.
In a previous report by KAMI, the Land Transportation Office has already taken action on the driver of the SUV that rammed people in NAIA Terminal 1. On their Facebook page, the agency said they put the driver's license on preventive suspension for 90 days while investigations are still ongoing. It can be recalled that the SUV suddenly accelerated, resulting in 2 casualties and a couple of people injured. An SCO has already been issued against the registered owner of the SUV and the driver involved in the tragic incident.
Additionally, the Overseas Filipino Worker, father of the 5-year-old girl victim in the NAIA Terminal 1 incident yesterday, has no longer proceeded to leave the country. In a report by GMA 7's 'Unang Balita,' he and other family members went to a Pasay funeral facility where the initial processing of the deceased victims was made. The OFW father of the girl victim personally took his daughter's remains and will be bringing them to Lipa City, Batangas.
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