Fire destroys 1,000 homes in Manila shanty town, no casualties reported

A large fire in a shanty town in Manila destroyed around 1,000 houses, leaving hundreds of residents homeless. Drone footage shows flames engulfing the densely packed community. Dozens of fire engines and boats responded, with helicopters from the Philippine Air Force assisting by dropping water from Manila Bay. Emergency services have reported no casualties, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. This incident follows a similar fire in Chinatown months earlier that resulted in 11 deaths.