20191018 One dead in Navotas fire
Philippines Oct 18 2019 “Houses”
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One dead in Navotas fire
Updated: 2019–10–19
One person died when fire broke out in Navotas City on Friday.
The fatality was identified as James Bantasa, 24, according to a report by James Agustin on GMA News’ Saksi.
Bantasa was not able to get out of his house in time.
The fire broke out past 2 a.m. at Market 3, Fishport Complex in Barangay NBBN.
It quickly spread and engulfed a parked truck and some drums containing used oil.
Residents did all they could to save their belongings.
Authorities pegged the property damage to P1 million.
Some residents believe the fire was caused by arson.
However, Fire Superintendent Bartolome Beliran said they are still investigating the cause of the fire.
“Under investigation pa. Nag-iikot pa ‘yung investigator natin, tinitingnan ‘yung possible na anggulo at possible cause of fire,” he said. —KG, GMA News
Web Source: The Nation
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