72 Dead in Factory Fire

On Wednesday, in Valenzuela a city in the Philippines, a fire swept through a footwear factory and killed seventy-two workers. The blaze engulfed the second floor, where authorities allegedly discovered most of the victims and suggested that they were trapped there. The fire is unofficially reported to have been started from sparks created by welders working on a factories gate. The lights ignited with chemicals in nearby containers. Workers nearby, like Steve Chua, tried putting the fire out by pouring water and using a fire extinguisher, but it was unsuccessful. Firefighters were able to break through the thick black smoke and save five people. Unfortunately, not all were saved, most of the bodies were burned beyond recognition. The fire burned the log book too, which had the number of employees on duty during the time of the disaster. It has been extremely difficult to know the names of the exact victims, but authorities are doing their best to identify all. Loved ones stood outside the factory and waited for news. The mayor has made a public announcement about the financial aid, and support that will be given to all the families of the victims. 

All that remains of the footwear factory.