Rizal fire leaves 3 dead

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — Three relatives died in a fire that destroyed their house in Taytay, Rizal on Sunday night.

The remains of Gloria de Silva, and Celerina and Elvira, both surnamed Valera, were retrieved by firefighters during a clearing operation.

Arson prober Senior Fire Officer 3 Gerald Lising said the fire started in the kitchen at around 9:02 p.m.

Lising said the victims were trapped in the house, which was made of light materials.

Investigation is ongoing.