Senior citizen dies in Tondo fire

A 64-year-old woman died in a fire that broke out in a residential area in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila, on Saturday night.

The victim, who was reportedly asleep when the fire started, was found dead inside her home in Barangay 182.

According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the blaze began at 11:27 p.m. and was quickly raised to the second alarm by 11:32 p.m.

The fire spread rapidly through the residential area, which was composed of houses made of light materials, making it difficult for residents to evacuate and save their belongings.

Firefighters managed to put the fire under control after approximately two hours, at 1:29 a.m.

However, the woman was already found lifeless inside her residence.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire, but investigations are currently underway.