4 people die after 2 separate fires break out in Philippines

By Saadet Gokce

ISTANBUL (AA) - Four people were killed in two separate fires that broke out Thursday in the Philippines' Metro Manila region.

Firefighters discovered the bodies of two women aged 18 and 23 and a 55-year-old man in Marikina city after putting out a fire, according to the Philippine Star daily.

The fire also injured three people, including a child, and destroyed eight homes, displacing 13 families or 80 residents who are now staying at an evacuation center.

The fire started at a house in the morning, according to the authorities.

Authorities are investigating the cause.

In Tondo district in Manila on the same day, an elderly woman died after being trapped in a house during a fire.

Firefighters found the remains of the 83-year-old victim after the fire extinguishing operation.

The fire left eight families homeless.