MANILA, Philippines - At least 60 houses were destroyed when a fire struck a slum area in Pasay City at dawn yesterday.
Arson probers said the fire broke out at a shanty along Apelo Cruz street in Barangay 157, Malibay at around 1 a.m.
The blaze spread to nearby houses before it was declared under control at around 6 a.m.
No one was reported injured during the incident. Damage to property was placed at P200,000.