Dawn Fire in Caloocan Residential Area — Mother and Child Dead, 2 Injured

Dawn Fire in Caloocan Residential Area — Mother and Child Dead, 2 Injured

📌 Around 4 a.m. on Monday, November 9, a fire broke out in a residential area on Velasco Street, Barangay 7, Caloocan City, Metro Manila, killing a mother and one of her children. The father and another child suffered burns and were taken to the hospital.

■ What Happened
· According to GMA, the fire started around 4 a.m., a first alarm was raised, and it was put out around 5:25 a.m.
· Five houses were burned and 23 households were affected. Manila Bulletin reported that more than 70 residents lost their homes.
· The 2 injured are being treated at Caloocan City Medical Center, and both are in stable condition (Manila Bulletin).

■ Investigation and Current Status
· The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is investigating the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.
· The city has decided to provide funeral assistance to the families of the 2 who died, and displaced residents are staying at an evacuation center in Barangay 7, where they are receiving meals, daily necessities, and financial aid.

■ Tips for Residents and Travelers
· Fires spread quickly in densely packed residential areas. Check electric heaters and power cords before going to sleep.
· When you check into accommodations, first find out where the emergency exits and fire extinguishers are.

■ Sources
GMA News (11/9), Manila Bulletin (11/9)

■ Photos
· 1. Police forensic team examining a burned house — GMA News
· 2. Registration for assistance for displaced residents in front of the Barangay 7 hall — Manila Bulletin