Woman, 69, dies in apartment fire

A 69-year-old woman died in a fire that gutted apartments in Balut, Tondo, early Tuesday morning.

Fire authorities identified the victim as Rosalina Hornilla, who died as five two-storey apartments burned down along Alfonso Street.

They said 10 families were left homeless after the flames started before 4 a.m. It was declared under control at 4:42 a.m.

Authorities said the fire started from the second floor of the Hornillas’ rented apartment. Investigators have yet to determine the cause of the fire. They estimated the damage at P2 million.