MANILA, Philippines — A family of six died when a fire broke out at their house in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City before dawn yesterday. Caloocan fire marshal Superintendent Stephen Requina said the victims were trapped in the burning house. Basa’s eldest son Benedict, 13, survived by jumping out of the window, Requina said. Requina said the house had no electricity and the family only used a gas lamp or candles. Neighbors said they were not able to help the family as the fire had engulfed the house.

Source: Philippine Star June 23, 2019 16:00 UTC