Old woman dies in Quezon City fire

MANILA, Philippines - An elderly woman was killed while another was injured after a fire broke out in a squatter's area in Quezon City Tuesday afternoon.

Fire officials identified the casualty as Imperatres Pagunsan, 67; while hurt was Jason Andrada.
  
Pagunsan suffocated by thick smoke while Andrada bore burn wounds, authorities said.

Initial reports said that the fire started around 1 p.m. at an informal settlers's area inside the house of Marissa Inton on Isidora St., Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City

The flames quickly spread and damaged around 30 more houses in the area.

Firefighters managed to put out the blaze around 2:10 p.m.

Arson investigators suspected that illegal power connection in the area caused the fire.