A catastrophic fire destroyed more than a 1000 homes in the coastal city of Bongao in southern Philippines. The fire, which started on Tuesday night, destroyed much of the residential area, leaving thousands homeless.
The blaze spread quickly, fuelled by strong winds and the highly flammable materials used in many houses, according to Ecuador Comunicacion. Around 5,000 residents live in the affected area. The Municipal Risk Management Office said the fire broke out at about 10 pm and was brought under control by 2 am on Wednesday.
