20130429 Philippines Manila fire leaves 20 families homeless; 1 hurt
Philippines Apr 29 2013 “Apartment houses” “Houses”
Dead : dead 0 or unknown Burnout : 1 to 29 Injured : injured 1 to 9
Manila fire leaves 20 families homeless; 1 hurt
Updated: 2013-04-30-12:00
MANILA, Philippines – A fire of still unknown origin hit a residential area along Quirino Avenue in Malate, Manila yesterday morning, leaving at least 20 families homeless.
The fire started at past 7 a.m. at the house of a certain “Tango” but was declared under control after 20 minutes, according arson investigator Fire Inspector Marvin Carbonell.
Renato Llego, 46, was treated for lacerations and burns he sustained while trying to save two elderly neighbors.
An estimated P200,000 worth of property was destroyed.
Websource:Philstar
http://www.philstar.com/metro/2013/04/30/936519/manila-fire-leaves-20-families-homeless-1-hurt
Date:2013-04-30
Country:Philippines