Two persons died while at least 800 families were rendered homeless in a fire that razed a residential area in Cainta, Rizal Sunday.
Reports reaching the Rizal police Tactical Operation Command said the fire started at around 5 p.m.
Authorities identified the fatalities as Maria Refol Cabucas, 81, and Jhon Bell Lorenzon, 26, both of Salbuena Compound.
Witnesses told arson investigator that the fire might have been caused by unattended candle used in the house of the fatalities which had no electricity at that time.
The fire was put under control past 8 p.m.
Residents affected by the fire are temporarily staying at the covered court in Barangay Sto. Domingo in Cainta.
Cainta Mayor Kit Nieto has extended food and other assistance to the fire victims. (Madelynne Dominguez)