fire kills six in malabo family
Salvador Nsue Nguema lost his wife, three children, and two grandchildren in the blaze.
A fire in the Semu-Salomé neighborhood of Malabo on Wednesday evening killed six members of Salvador Nsue Nguema's family. The victims included his wife, three of their children, and two grandchildren.
Nsue Nguema, the sole survivor, was hospitalized with burns. The family was using candles for light after a power outage, and investigators believe a candle may have started the fire. Security bars on windows and doors hindered rescue efforts.
The fire destroyed the family's belongings, and Nsue Nguema is seeking assistance. This tragedy echoes a previous incident in Malabo where Cosme Nguema Ondo lost his wife and six children to a collapsing wall.
Why it mattersSalvador Nsue Nguema and his family were directly affected by the fire.