According to the investigator of Buhangin Fire Brigade, the fire originated from the house of Rosalina Loreche Hicom, 79 years old due to an unattended lighted candle inside a room, burning the entire house.
The adjacent house owned by Arsenia Hebalde Jakosalem, 63 years old, was also partially damaged.
Fire investigators declared a fire out at around 11:40 p.m with no casualty reported.
The estimated cost of damages of the affected houses is yet to be determined.
Photos: Davao City Police Office