Manila, Feb. 9. The business district of San Fernanda, capital of Pampanga province, was virtually wiped out today in a fire of undermined origin which was alleged to have started in a Chinese retail shop adjoining the old city market.
Fanned by a brisk breeze, the fire raged for four hours, spreading to a wide area before of fire fighters, aided by volunteers, brought the furious conflagration under control.
Governor Sotero Baluyot estimated that the property in the business area was damaged to the extent of 750,- C00 pesos. The Catholic Church, two market places, a post office, several residences and numerous firms and shops were destroyed by the sweep-fire and many "nipa," grass-matted shacks, were destroyed.—United Press Restrictions Relaxed At Tientsin Belgian Cabinet Resigns Brussels, Feb. 9.
The Belgian Government handed in its resignation today.—Havas.
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