Philippines: at least 24 injured in army munitions depot fire

At least 24 people were wounded after fire broke out at a Philippine army munitions depot in Taguig city, outside the capital Manila.
At least 24 people were wounded after fire broke out at a Philippine army munitions depot in Taguig city, outside the capital Manila.

Eight soldiers and seven firefighters are among the injured.

The isolated building is located a few minutes' drive from the Makati financial district in Manila. The army has ordered the evacuation of nearby offices and commercial buildings as a precaution.

The cause of the blasts is being investigated.-VNA

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