Injured in armory fire climbs to 32—official | Inquirer News

Injured in armory fire climbs to 32—official

By: - Reporter / @BLozadaINQ
/ 02:43 PM May 08, 2014

Firemen keep a safe distance after earlier explosions at the burnt Army Support Command depot inside Fort Bonifacio wounded some of their colleagues. ARNOLD ALMACEN

MANILA, Philippines—After a fire engulfed and caused a series of explosions in one of the Philippine Army’s armory at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City, the number of injured has risen to32, a military spokesman said.

Lieutenant Colonel Noel Detoyato said that the wounded were composed of enlisted men, fire fighters, and volunteers.

Article continues after this advertisement

Of the 32, 20 were released, six still confined at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center in V Luna, four were in stable condition at the Army General Hospital, and two moved to the Ospital ng Makati ang Taguig Pateros General Hospital.

FEATURED STORIES

Fire broke out at the armory of the Army support Command at Fort Bonifacio Wednesday, causing a series of explosions.

The cause of the incident has yet to be determined as the military tries to contain the damage.

Article continues after this advertisement

RELATED STORIES

Article continues after this advertisement

Armory unsuited for storing explosives, munitions—officials

Article continues after this advertisement

25 injured in armory fire as bomb squads clear area

Fire hits Army headquarters

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Accidents, Armory, blast, Fire, Injuries, Taguig

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.