At least 31 people were killed in a fire that broke out in a sandal factory in Valenzuela City in Metro Manila, capital of the Philippines, on Wednesday noon, fire bureau officials said.
Renato Marcial, Bureau of Fire Protection spokesperson, said the fire broke out around 11.28 a.m. at the warehouse along Sto Rosario street in Tatalon district in Ugong village, Xinhua news agency reported.
He said the fire was put out at around 6.47 p.m., adding the fatalities were still "unidentifiable".
According to reports in Philippine media, around 300 workers were trapped inside the warehouse when the fire broke out.
Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app