Thursday, April 3, 2008

Father and daughter killed in Pasay fire

Ma. Lourdes “Miami” Ebilane
April 4, 2008
Story: Father and daughter killed in Pasay fire

Residential houses were blazed by fire in Pasay City Friday morning, leaving about 40 families homeless and two casualties.

The casualties were identified as Rufo Upos, 38, and his daughter Rodalyn Upos, 9. The father and daughter were trapped inside their house. According to FO3 Renato Recto, arson investigator, Rufo was about to save his daughter inside their burning house, but did not managed to go out.

The fire started at around 4:58 am and was declared fire out at around 6:35 am. The fire reached 4th alarm.

10-door apartment and 4 shanties were involved in the fire located at 202 Morion St. Corner A. Arnaiz St, Pasay City. Estimated damages were about P2-million pesos. The fire started in one of the apartments.

The arson investigation still investigating the cause of the fire.

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