20141007 Philippines 50 houses destroyed in Davao fire; PAF chopper tapped to help
Philippines Oct 06 2014 “Houses”
Dead : dead 0 or unknown Burnout : 30 to 69 Injured : injured 0 or unknown
50 houses destroyed in Davao fire; PAF chopper tapped to help
Updated: 2014-10-08-07:43
Some 50 houses were razed in a fire that hit a residential area in Barangay Panacan in Davao City at noon Tuesday.
A fire boat and a helicopter from the Philippine Air Force were tapped to help put out the fire, “Saksi” reported Tuesday night.
While no one was initially reported injured, the fire caused tension among residents who tried to save their belongings.
Investigators are verifying information the fire stemmed from children playing with matches.
The affected families were brought to the local gymnasium.
Websource:GMA News Online
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