Showing posts with label Blaze in Phnom Penh. Show all posts
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Fire victim resettlement plan axed
A resident of Tuol Kork district’s Boeung Kak 2 commune, where hundreds of homes were destroyed in a March 8 fire, stands by a stake marking her land soon after the blaze. (Photo by: Heng Chivoan)Monday, 14 June 2010
Khouth Sophakchakrya
The Phnom Penh Post
TUOL Kork district officials have announced the cancellation of a plan to relocate 170 families made homeless by a March 8 fire in Boeung Kak 2 commune, saying they will instead need to rebuild on smaller plots at the site of the blaze.
At a meeting between families and district officials on Friday, Thim Sam An, Tuol Kork’s deputy district governor, said that because an additional 67 families had refused to move, the city had scrapped the relocation altogether. Distribution of replacement plots will begin “soon”, he added.
Until Friday, officials had promised to move 170 families to 5-by-12-metre plots of land in Dangkor district’s Choam Chao commune.
Meanwhile, the 67 families that refused relocation were told they could rebuild in the commune as long as they accepted smaller plots and left sufficient space for new access roads.
Thim Sam An’s announcement was not well-received by families that had already agreed to leave.
Seang Hai, a representative of the 170 families, said that the authorities should stick to the original relocation plan.
“We have been waiting for three months for the authorities to prepare the relocation site. They should still build infrastructure there and fill in the land, so it can be distributed to us,” she said. “I can’t live at the fire site on such a small plot.”
Sok Heng, another resident, said that before the blaze, her family of eight had lived in a 5-by-7-metre home.
“If the authorities cannot relocate us I must ask to rebuild a house on my old land because we cannot accept only a 3.92-metre by 5.5-metre plot,” she said.
Buth Ngim, a representative of the families that refused to move initially, called for the distribution of plots at the fire site as soon as possible.
“We cannot stay in tent shelters anymore. The roofs are wrecked. If the authorities cannot distribute land to us this month, they must let us build better temporary shelters,” he said.
Sia Phearum, secretariat director of the Housing Rights Task Force, said that the announcement was good for the victims of the fire, since they have been spared the loss of income that has faced many residents evicted to the city’s outskirts.
At a meeting between families and district officials on Friday, Thim Sam An, Tuol Kork’s deputy district governor, said that because an additional 67 families had refused to move, the city had scrapped the relocation altogether. Distribution of replacement plots will begin “soon”, he added.
Until Friday, officials had promised to move 170 families to 5-by-12-metre plots of land in Dangkor district’s Choam Chao commune.
Meanwhile, the 67 families that refused relocation were told they could rebuild in the commune as long as they accepted smaller plots and left sufficient space for new access roads.
Thim Sam An’s announcement was not well-received by families that had already agreed to leave.
Seang Hai, a representative of the 170 families, said that the authorities should stick to the original relocation plan.
“We have been waiting for three months for the authorities to prepare the relocation site. They should still build infrastructure there and fill in the land, so it can be distributed to us,” she said. “I can’t live at the fire site on such a small plot.”
Sok Heng, another resident, said that before the blaze, her family of eight had lived in a 5-by-7-metre home.
“If the authorities cannot relocate us I must ask to rebuild a house on my old land because we cannot accept only a 3.92-metre by 5.5-metre plot,” she said.
Buth Ngim, a representative of the families that refused to move initially, called for the distribution of plots at the fire site as soon as possible.
“We cannot stay in tent shelters anymore. The roofs are wrecked. If the authorities cannot distribute land to us this month, they must let us build better temporary shelters,” he said.
Sia Phearum, secretariat director of the Housing Rights Task Force, said that the announcement was good for the victims of the fire, since they have been spared the loss of income that has faced many residents evicted to the city’s outskirts.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Cham Muslims Homeless After Fire
Firefighters race to put out flames in the Reussey Keo district of Phnom Penh, Nov. 19, 2009. (RFA)A fire in Cambodia's capital leaves hundreds of ethnic Muslims homeless.
2009-11-20
Radio Free Asia
PHNOM PENH—Hundreds of ethnic Cham Muslims are now homeless after a fire razed their crowded section of the Cambodian capital.
The blaze erupted early on Nov. 19 in an area dominated by the city's Muslim Cham minority, local police chief Som Bunny said.
Some 300 houses were destroyed in Reussey Keo district, Ly Rossamy, deputy district chief, said.
It lasted from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., she said, adding that an explosion of a cooking gas or electricity in the area may start the fire.
"No one was killed or injured. They all were evacuated," she said. An investigation into the cause is under way.
"Some removed their belongings and went by boat to the other side of the river. Some others moved to the main road."
Although large neighborhood fires are increasingly rare in Phnom Penh, a series of suspicious blazes several years ago destroyed a number of slum areas, forcing tens of thousands to flee.
"Each of us has [lost] hundreds of thousands of dollars," one resident said.
"We lost everything... The firefighters didn't even try to stop it."
Under Secretary of State for Vocational Training Okgna Ousman Hassan, who was at the scene, said fire trucks didn't have sufficient road access to put out the blaze.
Some 240,000 Cham Muslims live in Cambodia, making them about 1.6 percent of the population in the predominantly Buddhist country, according to a recent survey by the U.S.-based Pew Research Center.
Original reporting by Sek Bandith for RFA's Khmer service. Khmer service director: Sos Kem. Executive producer: Susan Lavery. Written for the Web in English by Sarah Jackson-Han.
2009-11-20
Radio Free Asia
PHNOM PENH—Hundreds of ethnic Cham Muslims are now homeless after a fire razed their crowded section of the Cambodian capital.
The blaze erupted early on Nov. 19 in an area dominated by the city's Muslim Cham minority, local police chief Som Bunny said.
Some 300 houses were destroyed in Reussey Keo district, Ly Rossamy, deputy district chief, said.
It lasted from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., she said, adding that an explosion of a cooking gas or electricity in the area may start the fire.
"No one was killed or injured. They all were evacuated," she said. An investigation into the cause is under way.
"Some removed their belongings and went by boat to the other side of the river. Some others moved to the main road."
Although large neighborhood fires are increasingly rare in Phnom Penh, a series of suspicious blazes several years ago destroyed a number of slum areas, forcing tens of thousands to flee.
"Each of us has [lost] hundreds of thousands of dollars," one resident said.
"We lost everything... The firefighters didn't even try to stop it."
Under Secretary of State for Vocational Training Okgna Ousman Hassan, who was at the scene, said fire trucks didn't have sufficient road access to put out the blaze.
Some 240,000 Cham Muslims live in Cambodia, making them about 1.6 percent of the population in the predominantly Buddhist country, according to a recent survey by the U.S.-based Pew Research Center.
Original reporting by Sek Bandith for RFA's Khmer service. Khmer service director: Sos Kem. Executive producer: Susan Lavery. Written for the Web in English by Sarah Jackson-Han.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Fire Destroys over 200 Houses
CPP office being burnt down? (Photo: Khmer Sthapana)By Pich Samnang, VOA Khmer
Original report from Phnom Penh
19 November 2009
More than 200 houses caught fire Thursday in a poor Cham Muslim community on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, officials said.
The fire, which started early in the day and lasted for several hours, was caused by a cooking-gas explosion, officials said. It was a fierce fire and a challenge to combat.
“The roads are too narrow to allow our trucks to get in,” said Net Vanthan, chief of Phnom Penh municipal fire brigade.
No casualties were immediately reported.
However, villagers blame fire department for not doing enough.
“The fire trucks arrived on time, but they just did nothing,” said a man on conditions of anonymity and whose house was burned down. “Two fire boats also arrived at a [nearby] river bank, but they just parked there.”
The fire, which started early in the day and lasted for several hours, was caused by a cooking-gas explosion, officials said. It was a fierce fire and a challenge to combat.
“The roads are too narrow to allow our trucks to get in,” said Net Vanthan, chief of Phnom Penh municipal fire brigade.
No casualties were immediately reported.
However, villagers blame fire department for not doing enough.
“The fire trucks arrived on time, but they just did nothing,” said a man on conditions of anonymity and whose house was burned down. “Two fire boats also arrived at a [nearby] river bank, but they just parked there.”
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Over hundred houses fired in Phnom Penh
November 19, 2009
Xinhua
Xinhua
Over a hundred houses in Roeusey Keo district in Phnom Penh were fired on Thursday under strong wind season that was hitting Cambodia from the north direction to south.
"We have not known the cause of the fire yet and we did not know the amount of damage," Touch Naroath, Police chief of Phnom Penh told reporters at the scene, adding that "no casualty was caused yet."
"We are investigating the cause of fire," he said.
He also appealed to local people to be careful for their houses and property and should turn off the light and cooking gas when they left home.
"We have not known the cause of the fire yet and we did not know the amount of damage," Touch Naroath, Police chief of Phnom Penh told reporters at the scene, adding that "no casualty was caused yet."
"We are investigating the cause of fire," he said.
He also appealed to local people to be careful for their houses and property and should turn off the light and cooking gas when they left home.
Hundreds of Cambodian Muslims homeless after fire
PHNOM PENH, Nov 19, 2009 (AFP) - Hundreds of ethnic Cham Muslims were made homeless Thursday by a fire that gutted a crowded neighbourhood in Cambodia's capital, police said.
The blaze broke out at 7:30 am (0030 GMT) among poorly-built wooden houses mostly inhabited by members of the Muslim minority, local police chief Som Bunny said, adding that the cause of the fire was still under investigation.
"At least 230 houses were completely burned down," he said, adding that authorities and firefighters took five hours to put out the flames.
There were no reports of injuries or deaths, authorities said.
Although large neighbourhood fires are increasingly rare in Phnom Penh, a series of suspicious blazes several years ago destroyed a number of slum areas, forcing tens of thousands to flee.
There are nearly 240,000 Cham Muslims in Cambodia, forming 1.6 percent of the population in the predominantly Buddhist country, according to a recent survey by the US-based Pew Research Centre.
The blaze broke out at 7:30 am (0030 GMT) among poorly-built wooden houses mostly inhabited by members of the Muslim minority, local police chief Som Bunny said, adding that the cause of the fire was still under investigation.
"At least 230 houses were completely burned down," he said, adding that authorities and firefighters took five hours to put out the flames.
There were no reports of injuries or deaths, authorities said.
Although large neighbourhood fires are increasingly rare in Phnom Penh, a series of suspicious blazes several years ago destroyed a number of slum areas, forcing tens of thousands to flee.
There are nearly 240,000 Cham Muslims in Cambodia, forming 1.6 percent of the population in the predominantly Buddhist country, according to a recent survey by the US-based Pew Research Centre.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Rights Commission Blasts Bribery in Fire-Fighting
By Chiep Mony, VOA KhmerPhnom Penh
24 April 2008
The Hong-Kong based Asian Human Rights Commission censured Cambodian firefighters Monday, accusing them of taking bribes to put out blazes.
The Rights Commission called for an investigation of the firefighters involved in an April 11 conflagration that swept through Tuk Thla commune on the outskirts of Phnom Penh and destroyed 450 homes, leaving thousands without shelter for the Khmer New Year.
Villagers said at the time firefighters refused to battle the blaze because they were not paid bribes. Officials have said the roadways between the shanty homes were too narrow for their trucks.
Two more fires burned in the week following the Tuk Thla disaster, one at Naga Casino in Phnom Penh and another in Psar Damko commune, where 44 homes were destroyed.
The Rights Commission said in a statement Monday both residential fires were followed by accusations of bribe demands.
“The Cambodian government cannot ignore this problem and continue to condone such bribery,” the rights group said. “It is all the more imperative for it to address this issue and stamp out any corruption in the fire service.”
The group called for an immediate investigation into the bribery allegations and for the government to “take action against those firemen involved.”
Interior Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Khieu Sopheak said neither the government nor the ministry condoned bribery, though he did not deny such practices may exist.
Bribe demands “might occur,” he said, but “as a principal, the ministry does not allow [firemen] to do that, and we are please to be receiving complaints from the real victims.”
The Rights Commission called for an investigation of the firefighters involved in an April 11 conflagration that swept through Tuk Thla commune on the outskirts of Phnom Penh and destroyed 450 homes, leaving thousands without shelter for the Khmer New Year.
Villagers said at the time firefighters refused to battle the blaze because they were not paid bribes. Officials have said the roadways between the shanty homes were too narrow for their trucks.
Two more fires burned in the week following the Tuk Thla disaster, one at Naga Casino in Phnom Penh and another in Psar Damko commune, where 44 homes were destroyed.
The Rights Commission said in a statement Monday both residential fires were followed by accusations of bribe demands.
“The Cambodian government cannot ignore this problem and continue to condone such bribery,” the rights group said. “It is all the more imperative for it to address this issue and stamp out any corruption in the fire service.”
The group called for an immediate investigation into the bribery allegations and for the government to “take action against those firemen involved.”
Interior Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Khieu Sopheak said neither the government nor the ministry condoned bribery, though he did not deny such practices may exist.
Bribe demands “might occur,” he said, but “as a principal, the ministry does not allow [firemen] to do that, and we are please to be receiving complaints from the real victims.”
Thursday, April 17, 2008
For Fire Victims, No New Year
By Mean Veasna, VOA Khmer Phnom Penh
16 April 2008
There was no new-year merriment for the hundreds of victims of a Phnom Penh fire last week. Their homes were destroyed in the seven-hour blaze, many of their belongings gone in smoke.
“We used to organize for the Khmer New Year joyfully,” lamented Pov Norn. “But now we have no courage, and no way to celebrate New Year. All our money has been destroyed.”
Hundreds of families have built makeshift homes of blue tarpaulin in a large field near their burned homes. A giant plastic water basin sits in the middle of the camp.
“We prayed for our ancestors to pardon us this year, as we cannot organize a New Year ceremony,” said Um Phon, sitting in one of the shacks. “We prayed to them to go and see other members of the family who have not had their homes burned.”
At least 450 houses were destroyed in the April 11 fire, leaving 500 families without shelter. Officials have said they were unable to fight the blaze because narrow roads prevented their trucks from reaching the homes.
“We regret this, but we will help them as much as we possibly can,” said Phnom Penh Deputy Governor Man Chhoeurn.
Authorities are looking for a way to rebuild a village for the victims, he said, adding that the new site would have wider roads.
“We used to organize for the Khmer New Year joyfully,” lamented Pov Norn. “But now we have no courage, and no way to celebrate New Year. All our money has been destroyed.”
Hundreds of families have built makeshift homes of blue tarpaulin in a large field near their burned homes. A giant plastic water basin sits in the middle of the camp.
“We prayed for our ancestors to pardon us this year, as we cannot organize a New Year ceremony,” said Um Phon, sitting in one of the shacks. “We prayed to them to go and see other members of the family who have not had their homes burned.”
At least 450 houses were destroyed in the April 11 fire, leaving 500 families without shelter. Officials have said they were unable to fight the blaze because narrow roads prevented their trucks from reaching the homes.
“We regret this, but we will help them as much as we possibly can,” said Phnom Penh Deputy Governor Man Chhoeurn.
Authorities are looking for a way to rebuild a village for the victims, he said, adding that the new site would have wider roads.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Source of Russei Keo blaze: An irate massage parlor customer
Cambodia: Worst ever fire hits Phnom Penh, thousand people homeless
PHNOM PENH, April 11 (Xinhua) -- At least 200 small wooden houses in the poor community of Russey Keo district in northwestern Phnom Penh were burnt to ashes on Friday during this year's worst fire disaster but police have reported no human casualties so far.
The fire started from a massage parlor around five o'clock in the morning and quickly spread to other houses in the community, Cheng Hong, deputy district governor, told reporters at the scene, but unable to estimate the range of damage.
"We didn't know the exact number of houses ruined by the fire," he said, but confirmed that there was no information of human death.
Local police authorities and other government officials were unavailable for comments on casualties and damage.
Witnesses and neighborhood residents told reporters that a customer lost his property at the massage parlor and became angry. He walked away for a while, then came back with gasoline, burned the massage parlor with it, and at last managed to run away.
After the fire was started, all the massage girls also fled the house that they rented from a local person to run their business, they said.
Hundreds of families and at least 1,000 people were affected this time, while some people rescued their belongings and others just had no chance to do so, they said.
Most of the people in the community worked for garment factories and they rented the houses for daily life and stay, they added.
Sok Phy, who lived next to the massage parlor, said that this was the second time that massage parlors caused fire and damage in the community in recent years.
Last year, she said, a dozen houses were ruined by a fire from a massage parlor.
"This time, we didn't have the chance to stop the fire, because it spread to other houses so fast," she added.
Community security guard Vuth Vibol said that his house was entirely burnt down during the fire and he only rescued his pet cat.
"I knew the fire from my neighbor. He called me. I fled and found my cat on the sidewalk," he said.
Some of the residents locked their houses and went to their homeland for the upcoming Khmer New Year which falls on April 13 to 16, he said, adding that their properties were completely lost.
All the wooden houses were built next to each other in a disorderly manner, which helped the fire spread fast and also prevented the firefighters from entering the scene in time, said Thay Savut, senior firefighting officer.
"We couldn't reach the fire place to douse the blaze because the area was so small and had no real roads. We could only water some houses beside the main streets," he added.
The fire started from a massage parlor around five o'clock in the morning and quickly spread to other houses in the community, Cheng Hong, deputy district governor, told reporters at the scene, but unable to estimate the range of damage.
"We didn't know the exact number of houses ruined by the fire," he said, but confirmed that there was no information of human death.
Local police authorities and other government officials were unavailable for comments on casualties and damage.
Witnesses and neighborhood residents told reporters that a customer lost his property at the massage parlor and became angry. He walked away for a while, then came back with gasoline, burned the massage parlor with it, and at last managed to run away.
After the fire was started, all the massage girls also fled the house that they rented from a local person to run their business, they said.
Hundreds of families and at least 1,000 people were affected this time, while some people rescued their belongings and others just had no chance to do so, they said.
Most of the people in the community worked for garment factories and they rented the houses for daily life and stay, they added.
Sok Phy, who lived next to the massage parlor, said that this was the second time that massage parlors caused fire and damage in the community in recent years.
Last year, she said, a dozen houses were ruined by a fire from a massage parlor.
"This time, we didn't have the chance to stop the fire, because it spread to other houses so fast," she added.
Community security guard Vuth Vibol said that his house was entirely burnt down during the fire and he only rescued his pet cat.
"I knew the fire from my neighbor. He called me. I fled and found my cat on the sidewalk," he said.
Some of the residents locked their houses and went to their homeland for the upcoming Khmer New Year which falls on April 13 to 16, he said, adding that their properties were completely lost.
All the wooden houses were built next to each other in a disorderly manner, which helped the fire spread fast and also prevented the firefighters from entering the scene in time, said Thay Savut, senior firefighting officer.
"We couldn't reach the fire place to douse the blaze because the area was so small and had no real roads. We could only water some houses beside the main streets," he added.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Russei Keo blaze: Residents report fire dept. refused to put out flames because people couldn't pay them bribes
Fire Destroys Hundreds of Slum Homes By Chiep Mony, VOA Khmer
Original report from Phnom Penh
11 April 2008
A seven-hour fire burned down several hundred homes on the outskirts of Phnom Penh early Monday, and residents say the fire department did little to stop it.
The fire started around 5 am Monday and continued burning until around noon, destroying an entire village of makeshift homes.
Residents said the fire department refused to put out the flames because the people couldn't pay them bribes.
"I asked the firemen to extinguish my house, but the firemen said they did not have water," Chhen Saray, said as she wept. "The firemen extinguished only the houses of the rich, not the poor."
The fire comes just days before the start of Khmer New Year, a traditional time of nationwide celebration. No casualties were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
A fire department official denied claims of negligence, saying his men were hard-pressed to stop the fire in an area with streets too narrow for his trucks.
"The firemen had difficulty extinguishing the fire, because the roads leading the slum were too small," said Sok Vannra, first deputy chief of the Phnom Penh fire department. "We were fighting the fire from 5:30 am, and we almost had no water to drink, but we are still criticized by the residents."
A second resident said her house was saved by firemen only after her uncle, who knew some other firemen, convinced them to put out the flames. Her uncle later paid five men $10, she said.
Phnom Penh Deputy Governor Mab Sarin said Friday the city had no plans to develop the area.
"The Phnom Penh municipality has instructed district governors and deputy governors to consider finding a proper place for victims to stay," he said.
The fire started around 5 am Monday and continued burning until around noon, destroying an entire village of makeshift homes.
Residents said the fire department refused to put out the flames because the people couldn't pay them bribes.
"I asked the firemen to extinguish my house, but the firemen said they did not have water," Chhen Saray, said as she wept. "The firemen extinguished only the houses of the rich, not the poor."
The fire comes just days before the start of Khmer New Year, a traditional time of nationwide celebration. No casualties were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
A fire department official denied claims of negligence, saying his men were hard-pressed to stop the fire in an area with streets too narrow for his trucks.
"The firemen had difficulty extinguishing the fire, because the roads leading the slum were too small," said Sok Vannra, first deputy chief of the Phnom Penh fire department. "We were fighting the fire from 5:30 am, and we almost had no water to drink, but we are still criticized by the residents."
A second resident said her house was saved by firemen only after her uncle, who knew some other firemen, convinced them to put out the flames. Her uncle later paid five men $10, she said.
Phnom Penh Deputy Governor Mab Sarin said Friday the city had no plans to develop the area.
"The Phnom Penh municipality has instructed district governors and deputy governors to consider finding a proper place for victims to stay," he said.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Thousands homeless after Cambodian slum fire: Video footage following the blaze
Thank you "local1x" for posting this dramatic video!
Video footage from the blaze in Russei Keo district, destroying 200 homes
Thank you "local1x" for posting this dramatic video!
Blaze in Russei Keo distict, destroying 200 homes
A woman cries as she is led away from her burning house in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008 . At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Smoke rises from burning houses in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008 . At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
A woman holds a fire hose as she tries to put out a fire that engulfed the neighbourhood in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008. At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Firefighters and residents try to put out a fire that engulfed the neighbourhood in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008 . At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor SokuntheaBlaze in Russei Keo distict, destroying 200 homes
Cambodian military police hose down a burning house in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008. At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
Residents look at smoke rising from a burning house in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008. At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
A woman carrying her belongings runs past a firefighter as she flees her burning house in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008 . At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
A firefighter listens to a handheld radio set as a woman carrying her belongings flees her burning house in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008 . At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
A firefighter hoses down a burning house in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008 . At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor SokuntheaBlaze in Russei Keo distict, destroying 200 homes
A man waters down his burning house in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008 . At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
A woman carries a gas canister as she flees her burning house in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008. At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
A man talks on his mobile phone as a fire engine drives past a burning house in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008 . At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
A girl carrying her belongings flees her burning house in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008. At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
A man looks at the remains of burnt houses in Phnom Penh April 11, 2008. At least several hundred people were affected by the blaze that hit the Rusey Koe district in the Cambodian capital, police said. REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea
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