The Philippines: Deadly Fire at Factory

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A fire gutted a rubber slipper factory in a Manila suburb on Wednesday, possibly killing dozens of workers, officials said. At least three bodies have been recovered, said Mayor Rex Gatchalian of Valenzuela, a suburb north of Manila. Relatives reported that 65 people were missing, and Mr. Gatchalian said only seven people managed to escape the fire. Mr. Gatchalian said the fire apparently was ignited by sparks from welding works, which set off an explosion of the chemicals used to make the slippers.