Fire destroys hundreds of homes in a closely built residential area of Manila - in pictures

  • Black smoke rises during a fire in the Isla Puting Bato residential area in Manila. All Photos: AFP
    Black smoke rises during a fire in the Isla Puting Bato residential area in Manila. All Photos: AFP
  • A fire ripped through hundreds of houses in a closely built residential area of the Philippine capital, Manila.
    A fire ripped through hundreds of houses in a closely built residential area of the Philippine capital, Manila.
  • Residents and firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire at Tondo in Manila.
    Residents and firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire at Tondo in Manila.
  • People watch as houses burn in Tondo.
    People watch as houses burn in Tondo.
  • Residents carry their belongings to safety as smoke billows.
    Residents carry their belongings to safety as smoke billows.
  • People carry a woman who fainted during the fire.
    People carry a woman who fainted during the fire.
  • A man rescues a dog from a fire at Tondo in Manila.
    A man rescues a dog from a fire at Tondo in Manila.
  • Residents watch as firefighters battle the blaze at Tondo in Manila.
    Residents watch as firefighters battle the blaze at Tondo in Manila.
  • People leave Tondo along with their belongings.
    People leave Tondo along with their belongings.
  • A Philippine Air Force helicopter drops water over houses in Tondo.
    A Philippine Air Force helicopter drops water over houses in Tondo.