Kid dies, 2 hurt in Pateros residential fire

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MANILA, Philippines — One minor died while two persons were hurt in a fire that razed a residential area in Pateros on Saturday, police reported.

According to the Southern Police District, around 10 houses made of light materials were affected by the blaze.

Fire Officer I Joana Soriano said the fire that hit the houses in barangay Santo Rosario Kanluran in Pateros began at 11:50 a.m.

The blaze reached the third alarm after more than 10 minutes and was put out an hour later.

The incident is currently under investigation. /jpv