Foreigner killed in Manila high-rise fire

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The fire that broke out on the fifth level in one of the rooms at Legaspi Tower last Saturday afternoon. (Twitter)

MANILA, Philippines – A foreigner had died when fire broke out at the Legaspi Tower on Roxas Boulevard in Manila on Saturday afternoon.

Sketchy reports said the fire had reached the fourth alarm by Saturday evening.

However, a foreigner who jumped off the 8th floor of the burning building was confirmed to have died.

Identity and nationality of the victim was still being confirmed by investigators.

According to the report, the fire was declared under control at 7:40 p.m. Saturday. (Stacy Ang/JGo/Currentph.com)


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Ismael Amigohttp://www.currentph.com
Ismael Amigo is a veteran journalist of more than 15 years experience on the field who rose up the ranks and covered all the beats from news to sports (amateur/pro). He now leads the CNS team in producing stories. You can reach him at Ismael.amigo@currentph.com.

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