Multiple dead as fire engulfs hotel in Manila's tourist precinct

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Multiple dead as fire engulfs hotel in Manila's tourist precinct

Manila: At least four people have been killed in a fire that broke out at a hotel in the Philippines' capital. More than dozen others were believed to be still trapped inside.

Fire crews battle a fire at the  Manila Pavillion Hotel on Sunday.

Fire crews battle a fire at the Manila Pavillion Hotel on Sunday.Credit: AP

The blaze on Sunday started on the second floor of the Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel in Manila City, where renovations were under way, said fire marshal Jonas Silvano.

"Fire suppression and search and rescue operations are ongoing," he said.

A trapped employee is rescued from the Manila Pavilion Hotel.

A trapped employee is rescued from the Manila Pavilion Hotel.Credit: AP

Four people were rushed unconscious to a nearby hospital but were declared dead on arrival, said Johnny Yu, director of Manila City's disaster risk reduction and management office.

One of the victims was a security guard, while the three others were still being identified, he said.

A rescue team found at least 19 people trapped on the fifth floor, but emergency teams were still determining how to get them out safely, he added.

"They are alive and in constant communication with the rescue team," Uy said.

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All other guests from the 350-room hotel were evacuated, he said.

Employees were seen gasping for air as they rushed out of the hotel, some covering their noses with towels or handkerchiefs. One woman was seen being carried by other workers to a nearby hospital.

The Manila Pavilion was opened in 1968 and has been undergoing renovations since last year. It is located in Manila's main tourist district of Ermita.

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