5 killed in Philippine market fire

This photo taken on Oct. 25, 2026 shows a burning public market in Sorsogon city of southern Luzon, the Philippines. Five people have been confirmed dead after a fire in a public market here on Saturday night, local media reported Sunday. (Photo: Sorsogon Public Information Office/Handout via Xinhua)

MANILA, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Five people have been confirmed dead after a fire in a public market in Sorsogon City, in southern Luzon, Philippines, on Saturday night, local media reported Sunday.

Based on initial reports, the fire broke out between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. local time on Saturday and quickly spread throughout the market. Authorities declared the fire out on Sunday morning, and investigations are underway.