An evening fire razed a two-story house in Camiling, Tarlac and trapped a 79-year-old woman and her two pet dogs to death.
The remains of the woman and the animals were found inside the bathroom where firefighters said they may have hidden when the fire broke out.
“Solo living siya tapos may dalawa po siyang alagang aso, bale kasama niya po sa banyo noong matagpuan namin po siya,” said SFO3 Venerando Rico, Jr., Chief Operations Officer of the Camiling Fire Bureau.
The house stood on Mabini Street in Poblacion G and was made of light materials, which was why the fire spread quickly.
The fire reached the second alarm and was put out after more than an hour.
Authorities believe a candle that was left unattended may have sparked the fire.
