Aftermath of fire in Manila, the Philippines

An investigator from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) works at a burnt home in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 31, 2024. The fire killed five children trapped inside their burning home on Monday night. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Charred belongings are seen inside a burnt room in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 31, 2024. The fire killed five children trapped inside their burning home on Monday night. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)