LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – A family of five were killed in a fire that destroyed their house in Barangay Kilicao, Daraga, Albay, on Tuesday night, January 23.
A FAMILY of five were killed in a fire in Sitio Matagbac, Barangay Kilicao, Daraga, Albay on Tuesday night, January 23. (Photo via Nino Luces)
Police Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, Police Regional Office-5 spokesperson, identified the victims as Moncris, 35, his live-in partner, Rosalie, 35, and their three minor children.
Arson investigators said the victims were trapped and failed to get out of their house built of light materials.
Moncris was jobless and Rosalie was a laundrywoman.
Arson probers have yet to determine the cause of the fire and damage to property.
Remains of the victims were taken to a funeral parlor in Daraga for proper disposition.