Fire engulfs Manila slum - in pictures

Filipino residents stand on the roofs of shanties during the fire Photograph: Francis R Malasig/EPA

According to initial reports from fire investigators, around 5,000 residents lost their houses built on top of a breakwater at the Port of Manila dock area Photograph: Francis R Malasig/EPA

Residents on the roof of a shanty shout for help during the fire Photograph: Francis R Malasig/EPA

Residents untie the hose of a cement mixer to direct water on to the fire Photograph: Cheryl Ravelo/Reuters

Residents stand on top of a wall and shout for help Photograph: Francis R Malasig/EPA

Residents escape with their belongings Photograph: Cheryl Ravelo/Reuters

Firefighters struggled to control the blaze that was fanned by strong winds and intense summer heat Photograph: Cheryl Ravelo/Reuters

Residents paddle their makeshift boat to safety Photograph: Cheryl Ravelo/Reuters

A resident holds on to his belongings while floating in the waters of Manila Bay. Residents jumped into the water to escape the fire Photograph: Cheryl Ravelo/Reuters

A member of the Philippine Coastguard prepares to throw a line to a man with his belongings in the water as another swims to the boat Photograph: Pat Roque/AP

Many of the residents live in shanty houses on stilts Photograph: Cheryl Ravelo/Reuters

A boat sprays water on the fire. Firefighters had difficulty getting enough water to put out the flames Photograph: Cheryl Ravelo/Reuters