"At least seven dead, thousands homeless in Philippines fires blamed on New Year’s revelry" Associated Press January 02, 2015
MANILA — A huge blaze believed to have been ignited by firecrackers razed nearly a thousand shanties and killed three people in a creekside slum in the Philippine capital, one of more than a dozen fires that killed seven people across the country, all linked to raucous New Year’s celebrations.
At least 17 fires raged across the country before and during New Year’s revelry. Despite threats of arrest and a government scare campaign, outlawed fireworks were still used, according to the bureau....
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