Early morning fires destroy homes in Mandalay, Burma

Name: Early morning fires destroy homes in Mandalay, Burma
Uploaded: 2013-04-12T14:37:15.000Z
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Description: Two separate fires break out in Mandalay, Burma's second largest city, ravaging homes and forcing residents to seek shelter in local monasteries.

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Two separate fires broke out on Friday morning in the central Burmese city of Mandalay, forcing residents to abandon their homes and flee for shelter.

The cause of the blazes is yet to be established but authorities say they do not suspect arson.

Tom Santorelli reports.

Asia

12 April 2013