Approximately 600 families lost their homes after a fire razed residential houses in Sitio Wawa Brgy. Longos in Bacoor, Cavite early on Wednesday, August 7.
According to a report by RH Jecelle Ricafort, the fire claimed the life of senior citizen Paquito Martenito, 63, and injured another individual, Marlyn Catalo, 53.
Martenito managed to escape the flames but tragically died from a heart attack shortly afterward.
Residents recounted that they were asleep when they were awakened by noises. They had no time to salvage their belongings and rushed to escape their burning homes.
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The fire reportedly started just after midnight and was declared extinguished by firefighters at 4:07 a.m.
The blaze caused an estimated P500,000 in property damage.
Affected residents are currently staying in various evacuation centers as they await further assistance.
