Fire kills 3 kids in Cebu City
CEBU CITY — Three children died in a fire in Barangay Mambaling here on Saturday morning, March 29.
The charred remains of Sachna Lexy Siaboc, 6; Razan Kyle Siaboc, 3; and Athena Lexy Siaboc, 3, were found inside their room on the second floor of their house, according to a report from the Cebu City Fire Office.
Based on the initial investigation, the victims’ mother, Ynica Marie Siaboc, tried to rescue her children but the blaze already engulfed their house, making it difficult for her to save them.
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Firefighters received the alarm at 8:51 a.m.
The incident was put out at 9:41 a.m.
At least 20 houses were destroyed while five others were damaged by the fire.
Investigators have yet to determine what caused the tragedy as well as the cost of damage.