Investigators scour wreckage for clues to cause of deadly Philippines blast
- 11 years ago
Investigators comb the debris of an upmarket apartment building in Manila, looking for the cause of an explosion that left three people dead.
The powerful blast in Fort Bonifacio complex ripped a wall off a condominium unit and sent debris flying onto the street, crushing a driver and two delivery men.
Five others were injured and residents from 35 flats were evacuated from the building.
Gas and electricity lines were shut down.
Investigators say it may take several days to determine the cause, though Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas said sniffer dogs hadn't detected explosives.
(SOUNDBITE) (English/Filipino) INTERIOR SECRETARY MANUEL ROXAS SAYING:
" We still can't find what caused the explosion. All forensic evidence was checked by the bureau of fire protection and the police."
Burn traces in two units damaged by the blast also showed no evidence of explosives.
The occupant of the apartment where the blast occurred suffered burns but is i
The powerful blast in Fort Bonifacio complex ripped a wall off a condominium unit and sent debris flying onto the street, crushing a driver and two delivery men.
Five others were injured and residents from 35 flats were evacuated from the building.
Gas and electricity lines were shut down.
Investigators say it may take several days to determine the cause, though Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas said sniffer dogs hadn't detected explosives.
(SOUNDBITE) (English/Filipino) INTERIOR SECRETARY MANUEL ROXAS SAYING:
" We still can't find what caused the explosion. All forensic evidence was checked by the bureau of fire protection and the police."
Burn traces in two units damaged by the blast also showed no evidence of explosives.
The occupant of the apartment where the blast occurred suffered burns but is i