Cruz, Manila, near where three men were killed when an earlier fire on Friday razed through rows of houses. The new fire raged for at least four hours on Oroquieta Street, a heavily populated area, before it was put out near midnight of Friday. At least 200 houses made of light materials were destroyed and P1.5 million in valuables lost, according to SFO3 Sonny Lacuban, arson investigator. Hospital evacuationSome 400 patients were evacuated from Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, a maternity hospital which was near the site of the fire, he added. 5th fireThe area was known to host a community of informal settlers who built houses made of plywood, cardboard and salvaged materials.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 28, 2018 23:15 UTC