Fire razes Bulacan firecracker factory - report

Fire believed to be caused by an electrical spark razed a fireworks factory in Norzagaray town in Bulacan province, a radio report said Wednesday night. Radio dzBB cited initial police reports indicating that the incident occurred at the factory owned by one Donato Perez in Partida village. No one was reported injured in the fire, which destroyed several firecrackers being manufactured. Initial investigation showed an electrical spark triggered the fire, which reached the factory's storage room. Firefighters in Bulacan are wary of fires hitting fireworks factories at this time of year, as fireworks makers ramp up their production to meet demand during the holidays, particularly on New Year's Day. - GMANews.TV