One dead in fire that hit residential area in Tondo, Manila

A senior citizen died in a fire that broke out in a residential area in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila on Saturday.

The victim was a 64-year-old woman who was sleeping when the fire started in Barangay 182, according to a report by GMA Integrated News' EJ Gomez.

Isang 64-anyos na babae ang patay sa sunog na sumiklab sa Brgy. 182 Gagalangin, Tondo, Maynila, ayon sa Bureau of Fire Protection. Tuluyang naapula ang sunog kaninang 1:29 a.m.

Ayon pa sa BFP, nasa anim na bahay ang natupok ng apoy. Pitong pamilya o dalawampu’t isang indibidwal… pic.twitter.com/jpaz71kAF9

— GMA Integrated News (@gmanews) February 8, 2025

According to a post on the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Facebook page, the fire on Hermosa Street was first reported at 11:24 p.m.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) then raised the first alarm at 11:27 p.m.

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It then elevated it to second alarm at 11:32 p.m.

The fire was placed under control at 12:53 a.m. Sunday, then declared out at 1:29 a.m.

Firemen had difficulty putting out the fire due to the narrow road.

The BFP said six houses were affected by the fire.

Seven families or 21 individuals were also affected. —KG, GMA Integrated News