A bedridden senior citizen died after being trapped inside her burning home in Purok Aliw, Barangay Buting, Pasig City, early Thursday morning, October 22.
According to a report by RH 52 Edniel Parrosa, Barangay responders confirmed to DZRH that the victim, estimated to be between 79 and 80 years old, could not be rescued from the fire.
According to initial reports, the fire broke out at a house in the area and reached the first alarm at 1:29 a.m. It was declared extinguished at around 3:10 a.m.
Three people and an infant were able to escape the burning residence, but the elderly woman was left trapped inside.
Initial reports also indicated that the victim was an aunt of Barangay Buting Chairman Jigs Servillon, who monitored developments at the fire scene.
Servillon reportedly expressed deep regret over the incident, knowing that his relative could no longer walk due to her condition.
No other houses were affected by the fire.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is continuing its investigation to determine the cause of the blaze.
