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House with firecracker storage explodes, hurting woman


MANILA, Philippines – A woman was hurt when her house, which had firecrackers stored in it, exploded Sunday morning in Sta. Maria in Bulacan. A GMA "Flash Report" identified the victim as Dionisia Fernando Allejo, the wife of house owner Catalino Allejo. She had minor burns on her face. Senior Superintendent Macos Rivero of the Sta. Maria Police Station said the explosion took place in Barangay Pulang Buhangin. Rivero said the blast was probably triggered by a spark from an electric insect repellent. The couple reportedly stored in the house some firecrackers that they intended to sell. Damage to property is estimated to be P1 million. - GMANews.TV
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