Two Women Die in Cagayan de Oro Fire, 48 Displaced
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Two Women Die in Cagayan de Oro Fire, 48 Displaced

A residential fire in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, on Friday morning resulted in two deaths and three injuries. The blaze destroyed four homes and displaced 48 individuals. The cause is under investigation.

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