Manila, Mar. 15.
At least 21 persons, most of whom were women, were burned to death late to-day when the factory of the Fisih Fire Cracker Ca, was destroyed Employees of the company were fanding in line to receive their wages for last week's work when the Dullding was rocked by a tremendous explosion. Seventy men and women were trapped in the structure, which Was" quickly enveloped. in flames. Many of those who fought their way outside were suffering from severe burns or from injuries as the result of Jumping from windows. All the am-balances in Manila were pressed into service to rush the injured to. hospltals—United Press.
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