A father and son died in a fire that blazed a residential area in Dagupan, Tondo, Manila on Wednesday, February 21.
According to RH Boy Gonzales' report on DZRH Balansyado, the barangay captain confirmed the two fatalities who were identified as Diosdado Lasaca, 66, and his special child, Jomer Lasaca, 22.
Eight other individuals were reportedly injured.
JUST IN: Mag-ama patay sa sunog sa Dagupan, Tondo, Manila | RH29 @boy_gonzales #Balansyado#SamaSamaTayoPilipino
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According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire that broke out at 1:26 PM reached the second alarm.
UPDATE: Sunog na sumiklab sa isang residential area sa Perpecto St. Brgy. 55 Dagupan Tondo, Manila ngayong hapon, itinaas na sa ikalawang alarma | via @boy_gonzales, DRH News pic.twitter.com/ucTMaGecj4
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BFP authorities declared fire under control by 2:44 PM.
UPDATE: Sunog sa isang residential area sa Perpecto St., Brgy. 55, Dagupan, Tondo, Maynila, under control na kaninang 2:44 PM | via RH 29 @boy_gonzales
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More than 30 houses were reportedly burned, affecting 100 families.
The families are said to be permanently staying in a covered court.
The cause of the fire has not yet been identified by the fire bureau as of this posting.
