11 people dead in Manila’s fire.

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A fire swept through a part of a small building in Manila’s crowded Chinatown district Friday, leaving at least 11 people dead, police said, adding that an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the blaze.Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna offered condolences to the victims’ families and ordered inspections to ensure old buildings comply with safety regulations and standards.

Lax enforcement of safety regulations has caused deadly fires in the Philippines in the past.

A 1996 nightclub fire killed 162 people,

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