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Elderly woman killed in Antipolo fire

Emmanuel Tupas - The Philippine Star
December 10, 2025 | 12:00am
Elderly woman killed in Antipolo fire
Firefighters responded to a second alarm fire that hit a residential area along Sitio Bulao in Barangay Munting Dilaw, Antipolo City on December 8, 2025
Photo courtesy of CBY Fire and Rescue Volunteer Group / Fire and Rescue Alert Responders

MANILA, Philippines — A 72-year-old woman died while 30 families were left homeless in a fire that struck a residential area in Antipolo City, Rizal on Sunday night.

The fire destroyed up to 25 houses in Barangay Munting Dilaw before it was put under control, according to the Calabarzon police.

Firefighters recovered the remains of Teresita Dollentes during clearing operations.

Arson probers said the fire started at around 11:50 p.m. and was declared out at past 1 a.m. the following day.

Probers have yet to determine the cause of the blaze.

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