Major Fire Hits Stalls in West Jakarta Before Dawn
Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- A large fire engulfed stalls on Jalan Srengseng Raya in Srengseng, West Jakarta, early Saturday.
- Thick black smoke and flames also reached overhead cables, while nearby residents gathered outside to watch.
- Authorities were investigating the cause and had not yet confirmed the number of affected stalls or any casualties.
A major fire swept through a row of stalls on Jalan Srengseng Raya in Kembangan, West Jakarta, early Saturday, sending thick black smoke high into the air.
Video footage showed flames rapidly consuming buildings at the site. Nearby residents rushed out of their homes, and some approached the fire to watch from closer range. Piles of garbage in the area also appeared to feed the flames.
Overhead cables crossing the location were caught in the fire, adding to the danger. Authorities were still investigating the cause when the report was published. The number of stalls affected and whether anyone had been killed or injured had not been established.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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