In pictures: Manila shanty fire

1 of 5 More than 2,000 homes were destroyed in a fire which tore through a Manila shanty town on Monday

2 of 5 The fire is thought to have been started by an overturned candle or gas lamp

3 of 5 Locals are scrabbling to rescue their belongings

4 of 5 Only one fireman was injured but 22,000 people have been left homeless

5 of 5 The shanty town has been a frequent victim of fire in recent years