20130520 Philippines 200 families lose homes as fire hits residential area near PNP HQ
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200 families lose homes as fire hits residential area near PNP HQ
Updated: 2013-05-21-03:27
At least 200 families lost their homes after a fire razed a residential area near the Philippine National Police headquarters Monday afternoon.
Some 50 houses were destroyed in the fire at 1st Avenue in West Crame, Barangay Bagong Lipunan in Quezon City, radio dzBB’s Divine Caraecle reported.
Arson investigators valued the property damage caused by the fire, which reached Task Force Bravo, at P6 million.
The blaze started at about 5 p.m. and, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, was placed under control at 6:25 p.m.
Investigators are currently determining the cause of the fire. — DVM, GMA News
Websource:GMA News Online
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Date:2013-05-21
Country:Philippines