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2 kids die in Albay fire

Celso Amo, Cecille Suerte Felipe - The Philippine Star
May 15, 2016 | 10:00am

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – Two children died in a fire that destroyed their house in Pio Duran, Albay on Saturday.

Joshua Zamora, 9, and his sister Raissa, 8, were reportedly trapped in the blaze that broke out shortly before noon in Barangay Binodegahan, according to Senior Inspector Malou Calubaquib, spokesperson for the Bicol police.

Arson probers have yet to determine the cause of the fire.       
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