00:00Two separate fires broke out in Pasig City and San Juan City,
00:04where more than 1,000 residents were affected.
00:08Denise Osorio has the details.
00:16A large fire broke out in houses in Barangay Mangdahan, Pasig City last night.
00:22Around 6.30 p.m., the fire started inside a house
00:26that was filled with ashes.
00:28One of the residents here uses wood for cooking.
00:35That's why it's possible that the fire came from there.
00:39This resident here is looking for a way to make a living.
00:45The fire spread quickly because the informal settlers' houses were made of light materials.
00:50It was completely fired out after almost four hours.
00:54Meanwhile, the residents of the two evacuation centers continued their work.
00:59They received help, such as personal hygiene items and other necessities.
01:05We are very thankful to Mayor Vico Soto for sending help to us.
01:11The barangay prepared 1,000 food hot meals.
01:16Almost 1,000 individuals were affected by the fire.
01:20It's possible that the number of people affected by the fire will continue to increase.
01:25As of 3.30 a.m., seven people were injured and one person died from the fire.
01:31Residents are worried about how they will start their day, especially now that it's Christmas.
01:36We only brought one box of clothing.
01:43We only brought one box of clothing because we don't have a place to stay.
01:51We hope that we can be of help.
01:54Almost 36 families were also burned in Barangay Cabayanan, San Juan.
01:59At 4 p.m., the fire spread quickly.
02:04The fire was declared out at 5.41 p.m.
02:08Meanwhile, the fire victims continue their work in San Juan City Gymnasium.
02:12Under investigation, several houses were also burned.
02:17Denise Osorio for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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