Police Water Cannon and Fire Trucks Tackle Anak Krakatau Ash on Bogor Roads
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- Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau settled on roads in Bogor, West Java.
- Bogor’s city government, police and fire service sprayed water on major roads to clear the ash and prevent it from becoming airborne.
- The operation aimed to reduce risks to residents’ health and disruption to road users.
Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau reached the streets of Bogor, West Java, where police and fire crews used water sprays to limit its spread.
Bogor’s city government worked with Bogor City Police to spray several major roads. A police Armoured Water Cannon vehicle sprayed Jalan Jalak Harupat, while personnel from the city’s Fire and Rescue Service treated Jalan Pajajaran.
The operation sought to remove ash from road surfaces and stop it from rising again into the air. Authorities said the action would help reduce its effects on residents’ health and on people using the roads.
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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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