Five individuals, including a one-year-old baby and two children, died in a fire that broke out at a residential area in Barangay Buting, Pasig City, on Wednesday night, June 4.
At A Glance
- Barangay officials said the victims included a mother, her baby, and 11-year-old daughter, their neighbor, who was a government employee, and the neighbor's 15-year-old child. Their remains were retrieved early Thursday morning, June 5.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire started at 10:56 p.m. in a four-story residential building on E. Mendoza Street. The blaze was extinguished at 11:58 p.m.
Barangay officials said the victims included a mother, her baby, and 11-year-old daughter, their neighbor, who was a government employee, and the neighbor’s 15-year-old child. Their remains were retrieved early Thursday morning, June 5.
Fire volunteers respond to a first alarm fire in Barangay Buting, Pasig City on June 4. (Photo from CBY Fire and Rescue Volunteer Group)
The BFP said the victims were unable to escape during the fire. They added that the building was made of light materials and had an old flooring which might have caused the fire to spread quickly.
Responders also had difficulty reaching the area due to the narrow road.
At least 11 other affected families were brought to the evacuation center and were provided with meals.
Authorities are now investigating the cause of the incident.