2 dead in Taguig fire

Published February 19, 2014 8:33am

Two people were reported killed in the fire that hit a residential area in Taguig City Tuesday night.

The two fatalities from Barangay Maharlika Village were not immediately named, radio dzBB's Mao dela Cruz reported early Wednesday.

FLASH: 2 patay sa sunog kagabi sa Bgy. Maharlika Village, lungsod ng Taguig. | via Mao Dela Cruz
— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) February 18, 2014

Earlier reports had said at least 100 families were rendered homeless by the fire, which reached Task Force Alpha before firefighters put it out past 11 p.m.

Mahigit 100 pamilyang mga nasunugan, nananatili sa Maharlika Trade Center sa lungsod ng Taguig. | via Mao Dela Cruz
— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) February 19, 2014

As of Wednesday morning, the affected residents were staying at the Maharlika Trade Center, the report added.

Investigators are verifying information the fire stemmed from a lighted candle that was left unattended. — RSJ, GMA News

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