Heroic grandfather dies after saving infant from Marikina fire
- A 50-year-old man, known as “Tatay Allan,” lost his life after rescuing a baby from a fire in Barangay Tañong, Marikina City
- The blaze started around 2 a.m. on Saturday and destroyed at least six houses made of light materials
- Witnesses said the victim went back inside to retrieve a bag containing money, IDs, and other belongings
- Around 30 individuals were affected by the fire, which caused an estimated ₱350,000 in damages
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A 50-year-old man identified as Tatay Allan tragically died after saving an infant during a fire that broke out in Barangay Tañong, Marikina City, early Saturday morning.
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According to a report by Bea Pinlac on "24 Oras Weekend", the blaze erupted shortly after 2 a.m.
Witnesses recounted how Tatay Allan first ensured the safety of his family before returning to the burning house.
“Binalot niya 'yung sanggol, 'yung sanggol. Sabi niya, ‘Ilabas mo.’ Sabi niya, ‘Balikan ko lang 'yung bag.’ Sabi ng apo kong maliit, ‘Patay na si lolo.’ ‘Hindi pa patay si lolo!’ Masakit sa akin,” shared resident Rosie Gulgat, fighting back tears.
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Fire Senior Inspector Rina Leal, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Marikina Deputy Fire Marshal and Chief of Operations, said, “Inilabas niya 'yung mga apo niya. Tapos pati 'yung asawa niya. Tapos binalikan 'yung bag. Nandoon siya nakita sa may loob ng kuwarto sa may likod.”
The bag, according to authorities, contained money, IDs, and other essential items.
A 53-year-old woman also sustained burns on both legs, shoulders, and hands.
The BFP reported that the fire reached the first alarm level and engulfed six homes, displacing around eight families or about 30 individuals. The damage was estimated at ₱350,000.
Fire officials said the flames spread quickly due to the structures being made of light materials. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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