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
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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