Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 16) — A male resident died from a fire that razed a two-story house in Ermita, Manila, the Bureau of Fire Protection says.
Aside from the casualty, the BFP said in its initial report that the incident affected some 15 families and caused damages with an estimated worth of ₱60,000.
The fire on Arquiza St. reached the first alarm at 1:04 a.m., then second alarm by 1:25 a.m., according to the bureau.
It was put out at 3:06 a.m, it added.
Authorities are still determining the cause of the fire.
This story will be updated.
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