1 hurt as fire hits convenience store in Olongapo City
OLONGAPO CITY — A fire broke out at a convenience store along Rizal Avenue in Barangay (village) West Bajac-Bajac here on Friday noon.
Store manager Aljurin Empinado was rushed to the James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital after suffocating due to the heavy smoke.
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Authorities said the blaze lasted for about 30 minutes, as firefighters managed to put out the fire by 12:45 p.m.
Investigators suspect that faulty electrical wiring might have caused the fire.
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