RUANGWA, July 17 -- THREE children from the same family have been found dead after the house they were living in caught fire.

The children were identified as Membe Ndama (7), Mwaru Ndama (2), and Sayi Ndama (1), who were living with their parents in Nambilanje Village, Ruangwa District in Lindi Region.

The incident was confirmed by Lindi Regional Police Commander, John Imori, who said the tragedy occurred on  Wednesday around 5:00 PM.

Elaborating, the Commander said that the parents of the children had gone to fetch water and dig up sweet potatoes, leaving the children at home.

Sayi was asleep while the other two were playing outside the house.

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