The charred bodies of two young siblings were found embracing each other after a devastating fire consumed their family’s hut in Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, on 23 Jun 2025.
The victims, aged two and four years old, were home alone when the tragedy struck. Their parents had left for work, leaving the children unattended.
Fatal Fire Claims Lives of Brothers Left Home Alone
The parents had chained their house shut to prevent their young children from venturing outside while they were away at work. This safety measure tragically became a death trap when the fire broke out.
Neighbours heard the children screaming for their mother during the incident. Despite their efforts to help, thick black smoke engulfed the area, making rescue attempts impossible.
“We couldn’t handle the fire even when we were working together in pouring water on [the house],” witness Neiljohn told Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.
The houses in the area were situated far apart, which hampered immediate rescue efforts. The blaze destroyed the entire structure within minutes, as the hut was made of light, flammable materials.
Investigation Points to Gas Stove as Possible Cause of Deadly Blaze
Authorities believe the older child tried to protect his younger sibling during the fire, which may explain why their bodies were found in an embrace.
The children’s mother, Jennefer, was in another town when the fire occurred. She and her husband, Wilfredo, rushed home after an acquaintance informed them of their children’s deaths.
“I really didn’t expect that would happen to them,” Jennefer said.
The Sinacaban municipal fire investigator has yet to confirm the exact cause of the fire. However, preliminary investigations suggest the blaze may have been caused by a gas stove that was left on.
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