BACOLOD CITY – A 51-year-old laborer was killed in a fire that destroyed his house in Hacienda Navidad, Barangay Caduha-an, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, June 17.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Cadiz identified the victim as Allan.
Police said that a co-worker of the victim accompanied Allan home at around 12:30 a.m. after a drinking session in Victorias City, Negros Occidental.
A fire broke out around 2 a.m. but the BFP was only alerted shortly after 7 a.m.
Investigators said the blaze likely started in the kitchen at the back of the house.
Preliminary findings suggest the fire may have been caused by negligence involving an open flame, possibly from an improvised lamp or solar-powered light source.
Specimens have been collected to confirm the exact cause. Damage to property was estimated at P10,000.
The charred remains of the victim were found inside his home.
Police ruled out foul play and said Allan died of suffocation due to smoke inhalation and sustained burns all over his body.