2 injured in QC residential area fire

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MANILA, Philippines  – Two persons  were injured when a fire broke out in Barangay Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City on Thursday morning, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

In its latest report, the BFP said the fire started in a two-story residential building at Moral St., San Roque 1, Bagong Pag-asa at 9:48 a.m., allegedly due to an electrical fault. 

Firefighters raised the first alarm at 9:50 a.m. The blaze was declared under control at 10:07 a.m.

The BFP said the fire was completely extinguished at 10:30 a.m., nearly an hour after it began.

Regie Caldeo, 37, sustained a lacerated wound on his left middle finger, according to the BFP.

Meanwhile, Mary Anne dela Cruz, 47, experienced difficulty breathing during the incident.

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Authorities have yet to determine and report the estimated damage to property.