Fire Ravages Philippine Community
Source: Children International - USA
Arlene de Vera and Deron Denton
Website: http://www.children.org
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Frightened and in shock, victims rely on one another for comfort, no casualties or injuries have been reported.
Photo by Arlene de Vera
Photo by Arlene de Vera
Fire swept through a shantytown in Quezon City, Philippines, the afternoon of April 26, destroying homes and property as residents fled for their lives. There have been no reports of serious injuries
or casualties.
The ravaged community consists of approximately 150 homes.
Our staff in Manila rushed to the scene to check on the
welfare of the families in the area. They informed us that
39 families of sponsored children - as well as two former sponsored children - have been affected by this disaster.
Families have been provided with temporary shelters within
the Bagbag community by local government agencies.
Since most sponsored families were not able to salvage any personal belongings, Children International immediately provided emergency items such as blankets, pillows and toothbrushes. Additionally, government workers distributed food to the victims.
If you would like to help sponsored families affected by disasters, please contribute to our Emergency Fund at www.children.org.
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