Elderly couple injured in Mqabba house fire

An elderly couple was injured in a fire in a private residence in Imqabba early on Wednesday Morning.

The fire broke out at Triq il-Karmnu at around 5:30am.

The victims, a 76-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman, were taken to Mater Dei for further treatment.

The woman was certified to be in a serious condition, while the man's condition is still pending.

As a consequence of the fire, two vehicles parked in front of the residence suffered some damage.

Magistrate Yana Micallef Stafrace has been appointed to the inquiry. Police investigations are ongoing.