Almost an entire family was hospitalised this morning after a fire engulfed their house in Lija.

Three children and a woman were treated for the smoke they had inhaled when a fire broke out in their residence in Giannikola Buhagiar Street.

Investigations into what caused the fire are under way but sources said the fire most probably started because of a candle that remained lit after last night’s blackout. Fortunately, the child in whose bedroom the fire had started had moved to her parents’ bedroom saying she was scared of the total darkness.

Members of the Civil Protection Department were called to the house some time before 9am to control the blaze.

The police are investigating.

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