three people were killed and thousands of homes were burned when a blaze swept through a slum in suburban Quezon City, Philippines, on Thursday morning, January 1. Local reports said the blaze, caused by firecrackers, spread quickly across a row of shanties nearly a kilometer long as a result of strong winds. More than 100 fire engines rushed to the scene to battle the flames.This video shows shows the blaze in West Riverside, Quezon City, on January 1. Credit: Facebook/Crucifire Joyce">