Massive blaze in major urban area displaces many people from their homes.

In the bustling city of Manila, a devastating fire has ravaged a tightly packed slum area, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. According to officials from the Manila Fire District, the blaze has consumed around 1,000 homes, displacing thousands of families and leaving them without a place to call home.

Thankfully, there have been no reports of any casualties thus far, but the damage caused by the fire is truly heartbreaking. Drone footage captured the chaos of the flames as they engulfed the houses in the Isla Puting Bato village, reducing them to rubble. The city's fire department revealed that the affected area was home to over 2,000 families, making the impact of the fire even more devastating.

For resident Leonila Abiertas, 65, the fire took everything she owned, except for one precious possession - the urn containing her late husband's ashes. "I only managed to save the urn," she shared with AFP, her voice trembling with emotion. "I don't know how I will start over after this tragedy."

Local authorities have estimated that at least 2,000 families have been left homeless and are now in urgent need of assistance. In response, the mayor is currently exploring options to relocate those affected and provide them with temporary shelter. Despite the magnitude of the disaster, it is a relief that there have been no fatalities reported so far.

As the investigation into the cause of the fire continues, Senior Inspector Alejandro Ramos from the Manila Fire Department revealed that most of the homes in the area were built with highly flammable materials, making them vulnerable to fires. It took the combined efforts of local firefighters and the Philippine Air Force, who deployed two aircrafts, a grueling eight hours to finally put out the raging inferno.

In the midst of this tragedy, the city's mayor, Honey Lacuna, is determined to support the affected families. "We will provide them with cash aid, food, and materials to help them rebuild their homes," she declared in a statement. "It is crucial that we come together as a community to support these fire victims during this difficult time."

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