CNN CNN Newsroom With Brooke Baldwin January 1, 2016 20:38:00
Alone, had to fight to make it out alive. >> i'm on the side of the building. need help. i go there inside to try to go exit. i'm not going to die because of the fire, because of the smoke. >> reporter: he was stuck on a balcony on the 48th floor. great for photos but smoke quickly filled the building. and escape wasn't an option. >> this is my view at 48th floor. >> reporter: the filipino ex-pat first panicked and then sent desperate pleas to family and friends on facebook. >> i need help. already posted i'm here 48th floor, help. >> reporter: he also kept filming to stay calm, especially whe...