20160328 Myanmar Fire engulfs eight houses in Mandalay
Myanmar Mar 28 2016 “Houses”
Dead : dead 0 or unknown Burnout : 1 to 29 Injured : injured 0 or unknown
Fire engulfs eight houses in Mandalay
Updated: 2016-03-28
A HOME fire in Chanayethazan Township, Mandalay Region, has left over 80 people homeless. The victims have moved into temporary shelters.
The fire broke out at a house owned by U Tun Hlaing between 34th and 35th streets and 73rd and 74th streets in the townships Maydawi Ward early Saturday morning.
The fire started in a kitchen and spread quickly, as home in the area are positioned closely together. The flame was put under control by over 150 firefighters about an hour after it began.
Eight houses, which housed 83 people, including 59 women and 24 men, were destroyed by the fire.
The local police have filed charges against the homeowner for negligence.
Web Source: Myanmar.com
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