Two cats died after a fire hit a housing unit in Mandaluyong City on Sunday, Sept. 28, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported.
Firefighters try to resuscitate the two cats found inside the burning building in Mandaluyong City. (Photo from Jayar Antiojo)
According to the BFP, the fire that hit the residential building along Boni Avenue corner Ligaya Street, started at around 3:11 p.m. The fire was declared out a few minutes later.
Hulo Emergency Ambulance Response Team (HEART) chief Jayar Antiojo said firefighters recovered the two cats from the burning unit and immediately conducted resuscitating procedures.
However, the cats eventually died due to suffocation.
Meanwhile, two other cats and a dog were rescued by the authorities.
Arson investigators are still determining the cause of the fire and the amount of damage to property.