4 siblings die in Davao fire

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Four siblings died in a fire that razed their home in Barangay Cabantian in this city before dawn yesterday.

Reports said the victims aged 19, 14, six and five years – were asleep when the fire broke out.

Another sibling managed to escape along with their helper.

The parents of the victims were reportedly out of town for a business transaction.

The flames spread to an adjacent house, police said.

Authorities have yet to identify the victims and determine the cause of the blaze.