Large-scale fire in a slum in Manila, Philippines; military joins in firefighting efforts
フィリピンの首都マニラで撮影された映像
Video shot in Manila, the capital of the Philippines
Intense flames and black smoke were rising from the densely populated residential area.
According to local media, this is a shantytown filled with illegally built housing located at a container terminal in the port area.
The fire broke out on the morning of the 24th, and the house was made of combustible materials, and combined with strong winds, the fire spread quickly.
In addition to the fire department, Air Force helicopters and other personnel joined in the firefighting efforts, and the fire was extinguished after about eight hours.
Approximately 1,000 houses were burnt and many people have taken refuge in evacuation centers.
So far, there is no information on deaths
Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire
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