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- Two siblings, aged 6 and 8, died in a house fire in Purok Lison, Barangay 1, Bacolod City around 1:00 a.m. on May 20

- Their 63-year-old grandfather was injured, sustaining second-degree burns on his left arm and face

- The children were left sleeping with their grandfather while their mother went out early to buy food for a planned trip to Iloilo

- The fire may have been caused by a candle, as the area was experiencing a power outage; the investigation is ongoing

Tragedy struck in Purok Lison, Barangay 1, Bacolod City early Monday morning, May 20, when a fire claimed the lives of two young siblings and injured their grandfather.

The victims, aged 6 and 8, were sleeping inside their home with their 63-year-old grandfather when the fire broke out around 1:00 a.m.

According to reports, the children’s mother had left the house earlier that morning to buy food in preparation for their planned trip to Iloilo at around 5:00 a.m.

The grandfather sustained second-degree burns on his left arm and face as he tried to escape the blaze and save the children.

Sadly, the two minors were unable to get out in time.

Authorities said the house was made of light materials and the fire had already spread significantly by the time it was noticed.

It was also reported that the household was using a candle for lighting due to a power outage in the area at the time.

Fire Officer 2 Rolin Paulan, an arson investigator from the Bureau of Fire Protection – Bacolod, stated that they are still investigating the exact cause of the fire.

The incident has devastated the local community, serving as a tragic reminder of the dangers of open flames, especially during power interruptions.

Authorities continue to urge residents to take extra precautions and use safe lighting alternatives during brownouts.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, Arnie Benedicto, the Barangay Captain of Lantad, Silay City and the primary suspect in the fatal shooting of the supporters of the incumbent mayor of the said city, has surrendered to the authorities. It can be recalled that early on Monday, May 12, 2025, news about the fatal shooting that resulted in two deaths and seven injuries spread like wildfire online. The shooting incident is claimed to be linked to alleged vote buying monitoring activities. Witnesses say the violence erupted after Benedicto reportedly fired upon volunteers of “Team Ugyon” who were monitoring alleged vote-buying activities outside a property associated with “Team Asenso.”

Still in other news, a 65-year-old man, Nestor Rensales, died after voting in Oas, Albay during the midterm elections. Rensales, a stroke survivor, felt dizzy and collapsed shortly after casting his vote at Oas South Central Elementary School, ABS-CBN reported. His wife shared that he insisted on voting despite the heat and early crowd, believing his vote still mattered. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Source: KAMI.com.gh