Two dead in Philippine capital house fire

MANILA (Xinhua): Two people died due to a house fire in Taguig City in Metro Manila on Sunday, the Bureau of Fire Protection said.

The bureau said the two victims were trapped in the house that went into flame. The victims' names, gender and other personal details were not made available.

Firefighters have extinguished the fire, the bureau said.

Further investigation is ongoing, it added. - Xinhua