“At least 36 bodies have been found at the Resorts World Manila entertainment complex that was stormed by a gunman, in what officials believe was a botched robbery.
“Most of the dead suffocated in the chaos as guests and staff tried to flee choking smoke at the complex after the attack began shortly after midnight.
“Police office chief Oscar Albayalde said they were in the casino’s main gaming area.
“”What caused their deaths is the thick smoke,” he said.
“”The room was carpeted and of course the tables, highly combustible.”
“A resort official said the dead included 13 employees and 22 guests.”
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