Baby at kanyang ina, kabilang sa nasunog na mga bahay sa Pasig

- Five people, including a baby, died in a residential fire in Barangay Buting, Pasig City late Wednesday night

- The victims were a 45-year-old man, 39-year-old woman, 15-year-old boy, 11-year-old girl, and a one-year-old boy

- Three minors—aged 2, 4, and 13—were injured and suffered breathing difficulties due to smoke inhalation, ayon sa GMA Integrated News

- The fire started at 10:46 p.m. and was brought under control by 11:18 p.m., according to the Bureau of Fire Protection

A devastating fire broke out late Wednesday night in Barangay Buting, Pasig City, claiming the lives of five people, including a one-year-old boy, and injuring three others.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) confirmed on Thursday morning that the victims include a 45-year-old man, a 39-year-old woman, a 15-year-old boy, an 11-year-old girl, and the infant.

All five were trapped inside the burning homes and could not escape in time.

Three other children were injured in the blaze.

A 2-year-old boy, a 4-year-old girl, and a 13-year-old girl suffered breathing difficulties due to smoke inhalation and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.

The fire began at approximately 10:46 p.m. along E. Mendoza Street, in a densely populated residential section of Barangay Buting.

Within 10 minutes, the BFP declared the first alarm, and firefighters worked quickly to contain the flames.

By 11:18 p.m., the fire was declared under control.

However, by then, the damage had already been done.

Authorities have yet to determine the exact cause of the fire, and investigations are ongoing.

Fire officials also reminded the public to regularly check electrical wiring and ensure fire safety measures are in place, especially in crowded neighborhoods.

The tragedy has left the local community mourning, with neighbors and officials expressing grief over the loss of lives, particularly the young victims who were unable to escape the flames.

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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh