Deadly Pasig City Fire Leaves Five Dead, Eleven Families Homeless

Pasig City Fire Claims Five Lives, Including Infant and Mother A devastating fire tore through a residential area in Pasig City, Philippines, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, claiming the lives of five people, including a baby and its mother. The incident, which occurred around 11 PM, quickly escalated to a first alarm, prompting a swift response from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). While firefighters managed to contain the blaze before midnight, the tragedy left a community reeling. "Malungkot na trahedya ang gumising sa isang residential area sa Pasig na tinupok ng apoy kagabi," stated a GMA Integrated News reporter, summarizing the somber mood following the incident. (Translation: "A sad tragedy woke up a residential area in Pasig that was consumed by fire last night.") Eleven families were affected by the fire, losing their homes and belongings. Maria Rose Ollero, whose family was impacted by the fire, recounted the horrifying experience. "Tinawagan lang po ako ng anak ko na mama na sunog po sa bahay." (Translation: "My child just called me that there was a fire at home.") The BFP is currently investigating the cause of the fire. Barangay officials are providing shelter and assistance to the displaced families. The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the importance of fire safety and preparedness.