Quezon City fire claims elderly woman's life, destroys 17 homes
A fire in Lucena City, Philippines, resulted in the death of a 72-year-old woman and the destruction of 17 homes. 34 families were displaced and are now staying in the village's covered court. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are under investigation.
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