PHNOM PENH , April 12 KYODO
Cambodia 's biggest casino complex in the capital Phnom Penh was hit by fire Saturday, but there was little damage because of a rapid response by firefighters, a government official said. Nhim Vanda, vice chairman of Cambodia 's National Committee for Disaster Management, told Kyodo News the casino fire began at 7:30 a.m. and was completely extinguished in about three hours. He said no serious damage or casualties were reported as the fire hit only a part of ongoing construction at the yet-to-be-completed complex. On Friday, some 450 wooden and concrete houses in a slum community in northwestern Phnom Penh were destroyed by fire, but no human casualties were reported there either.
The victims often express their anger at the authorities, alleging that the firefighters demand money before they would extinguish the blaze.
Nhim Vanda blamed both blazes on hot weather and possible negligence. The fires hit just days before Cambodia 's New Year, which will run Sunday through Wednesday. April is the hottest month in the Cambodia 's dry season.
The victims often express their anger at the authorities, alleging that the firefighters demand money before they would extinguish the blaze.
Nhim Vanda blamed both blazes on hot weather and possible negligence. The fires hit just days before Cambodia 's New Year, which will run Sunday through Wednesday. April is the hottest month in the Cambodia 's dry season.
Kyodo
April 12, 2008 14:55:21
April 12, 2008 14:55:21
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