A FAMILY holding a wake at their home in Cordova, Cebu faced a second tragedy after a fire gutted their house and destroyed the remains of their deceased relative.
A family member first noticed the flames and attempted to extinguish the fire but was unable to contain it.
A relative with a disability was rescued from the house before the blaze intensified.
Authorities said the fire spread quickly, leaving the family with no chance to save the coffin and the remains of a woman inside.
Investigators are looking into an unattended mosquito coil as a possible cause.
Fire officials are conducting further assessment to determine the extent of the damage and other possible factors behind the incident.
