3 die in Bulacan fire

BULAKAN, Bulacan, Philippines — Three people died in a fire that destroyed a house and a bicycle store in this town before dawn yesterday.

The fatalities were identified as Rogelio Solis, 46; his partner Kristine de Dios, 52, and Maria Miyakiel Koreen de Dios.

Initial investigation showed the victims were asleep when the fire started at around 3 a.m. on Camino street in Barangay San Jose.

Probers expressed belief the fire was caused by an electric bicycle that was left connected to a power outlet.

Investigation is ongoing.