5 killed in Philippine market fire

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  • 25 October, 2026
  • 17:10
5 killed in Philippine market fire

Five people have been confirmed dead after a fire in a public market in Sorsogon City, in southern Luzon, Philippines, on Saturday night, local media reported Sunday, Report informs via Xinhua.

Based on initial reports, the fire broke out between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. (GMT+8) on Saturday and quickly spread throughout the market.

Authorities declared the fire out on Sunday morning, and investigations are underway.