FOUR people died in the fire that hit the Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel and Casino on Sunday, authorities said on Sunday. Yu said about 20 more people were trapped inside the hotel as rescuers scoured the building. Motorists have been advised to avoid the roads leading to the hotel — UN Avenue, Maria Orosa and Kalaw Avenue. Sen. Richard Gordon, who also heads the Philippine National Red Cross, tweeted that the fire, which broke out at about 9:30 a.m., was raised to fifth alarm at about 10 a.m.“PRC currently responding to a fire that broke at Manila Pavilion Hotel. Status of fire was raised to fifth alarm as of 10:10 a.m.,” said Gordon.

Source: Manila Times March 18, 2018 05:26 UTC