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- A fire in Malolos, Bulacan early Wednesday morning claimed the lives of a couple and their two children

- The family’s 15-year-old child survived the blaze but sustained injuries

- The fire broke out around 4:00 a.m. and was extinguished within 30 minutes

- Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire

Tragedy struck in Malolos, Bulacan early Wednesday morning as a fire engulfed a family’s home, claiming the lives of four family members.

According to a report by GMA News’ “Saksi,” the victims included a couple and their two children. One family member, a 15-year-old child, managed to escape but sustained injuries.

The blaze broke out around 4:00 a.m., according to the Malolos Fire Station.

Despite the fire being put out in just 30 minutes, it had already caused devastating damage and left the family with a heartbreaking loss.

Fire investigators are still determining the exact cause of the fire.

Authorities have yet to release the names of the victims as the investigation continues and the family receives support.

The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with neighbors expressing sorrow over the loss.

“They were a good family. It’s heartbreaking,” one resident reportedly said.

Local officials are reminding residents to regularly check electrical wiring and appliances, especially during the early hours when most fires tend to go unnoticed.

They are also urging families to create emergency plans to improve chances of survival in similar situations.

As the investigation proceeds, support is being extended to the surviving child, who is recovering from injuries and trauma.

This incident serves as a painful reminder of the dangers of residential fires and the importance of fire safety awareness.

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