Manila
Tragedy struck a transport terminal in the Philippine capital region as a fire engulfed a truck and a bus parked alongside each other, resulting in two fatalities and five injuries, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection. The incident occurred past 9 a.m. local time at a terminal in Marikina City, and the flames quickly spread within minutes. Firefighters swiftly responded, managing to extinguish the blaze in less than an hour. The Bureau of Fire Protection has initiated an investigation to ascertain the cause of the deadly fire, aiming to shed light on the circumstances leading to the tragic incident.