4-year-old boy dies in Pasig house fire, mother injured

• A four-year-old boy was killed after being left on the second floor of their burning house in Pasig City
• His mother was injured after jumping out of a window in an attempt to escape and save her child
• The fire destroyed two houses, reached the first alarm, and displaced at least five families
• Officials said the blaze spread rapidly due to cramped spaces and houses made of light materials

A four-year-old boy died after being trapped on the second floor of their burning home in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, while his mother sustained injuries.

According to a report by Bea Pinlac on "24 Oras Weekend" last Saturday, the fire broke out past 2 a.m., based on the account of the barangay.

The mother really tried to bring her child out. But because the fire grew stronger, she lost hold of him. Since it started downstairs, she had no choice but to jump out of the window just to escape.

“In-attempt ng nanay talaga na ilabas 'yung anak niya. Dahil nga lumakas na, nabitawan niya. Sa baba po kasi nag-umpisa, kaya wala siyang nagawa kundi tumalon sa bintana para lang siya makalabas. At pagkatalon niya, gusto pa rin po niyang pasukin talaga doon sa baba 'yung bahay para mailigtas po 'yung anak niya. Kaya lang talagang ang laki-laki na po apoy,” said Michael Santos, chief of the Barangay Pinagbuhatan Action.

The fire engulfed two homes and reached the first alarm, affecting at least five families or thirteen individuals.

Barangay officials said the houses were tightly packed and made of light materials, which allowed the blaze to spread quickly.

“Masikip po talaga sa loob din, ang hirap kumilos. Ang tagal bago na-off 'yung power. At ang lakas ng kuryente, kaya kahit kami nahihirapan na rin siyang pasukin,” Santos added.

Firefighters declared the blaze fully extinguished by around 2:30 a.m. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire and the total value of the damage.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh