Sorsogon City Public Market fire kills five people

A massive fire destroyed the Sorsogon City Public Market in the Philippines, resulting in at least five fatalities. The blaze broke out between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday and escalated to a second alarm before being extinguished at 2:27 a.m. on Sunday.

The market serves as a vital commercial hub for Sorsogon City and surrounding towns in the Bicol region. While the identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed, authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and the total extent of property damage.

In response to the disaster, the local government plans to establish a temporary public market to allow affected vendors to resume business operations. The Coast Guard District Bicol and the Bureau of Fire Protection provided emergency response services at the scene.