MANILA: Five people have been confirmed dead after a fire in a public market in Sorsogon City, in southern Luzon, Philippines, on Saturday night (Oct 24), local media reported Sunday.
Based on initial reports, the fire broke out between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. local time on Saturday and quickly spread throughout the market. Authorities declared the fire out on Sunday morning, and investigations are underway. - Xinhua
