Deadly fire sweeps through Philippines factory

By Euronews

Published on 13/05/2015 - 17:13

At least 31 workers have been killed and dozens are missing, feared dead after a fire swept through a rubber slipper factory in the Philippines

At least 31 workers have been killed and dozens are missing, feared dead after a fire swept through a rubber slipper factory in the Philippines capital Manila.

Investigators were trying to determine the cause of the blaze, but a fireman said flammable materials and chemicals helped spread the flames.

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