Neglected cellphone charger seen as possible trigger of Makati fire, 1 dead

A neglected cellphone charger is seen as a possible cause of a fire in a residential area in Guadalupe Viejo, Makati that killed a senior citizen on Wednesday.

On “24 Oras,” Mark Salazar reported that the fire reached second alarm three minutes after it spread in Jasmin corner Champaka Street.

There was also an explosion while the firefighters were extinguishing the fire.

Bureau of Fire and Protection personnel, however, declared fire out at 1:53 p.m.

According to the victim's family, 75-year-old Arturo Opeñano already has blurry vision and that he moved slowly.

The victim’s son said his father was alone in the house since he was at work.

The Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) processed the fire scene before bringing the victim’s body to the funeral home.

At least three people also sustained first-degree burns while about seven families were affected by the blaze. — Mariel Celine Serquiña/BAP, GMA Integrated News