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azurnoir

(45,850 posts)
Thu May 14, 2015, 03:53 AM May 2015

Philippine factory fire: Death toll rises to 72

Source: BBC

Police have vowed to take swift action against those responsible, amid workers' claims of poor health and safety standards.

"Definitely there will be charges here, because people died," acting national police chief Leonardo Espina said.
Police say the fire started when sparks from welding work ignited flammable chemicals near the building's entrance.

"Regardless of whether it was an accident or arson, people died. We are just determining what exactly happened so that we can clearly define what charges to file," Mr Espina told reporters on Thursday.

The owner of the factory, which is operated by Kentex Manufacturing and produces rubber flip flops and sandals, said about 200 to 300 people were inside the building at the time of the fire.

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32732956

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Philippine factory fire: Death toll rises to 72 (Original Post) azurnoir May 2015 OP
Sad Sherman A1 May 2015 #1
Terrible!! Beacool May 2015 #2
piles of rubber burning by front door and secure bars on the second floor windows :( Sunlei May 2015 #3

Sherman A1

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Thu May 14, 2015, 05:52 AM
May 2015
I hope the investigation is very complete and if someone is responsible they be brought to justice.
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