Arson at Aceh tourist resort

Arson at Aceh tourist resort

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Six cottages and three camping huts were set
on fire by unidentified arsonists at the Cemara beach resort,
Lhoknga district, about 15 kilometers west of Banda Aceh.

Lhoknga Police chief Lt. Supriatmono said the incident
happened on Saturday at about 3:30 am.

Police have yet to identify a motive.

"We're concerned. Why would anybody burn these facilities?" he
remarked.

Police found a kerosene-dipped rag, a smoldering cigarette
butt and safety matches which were believed to have been used to
start the fire.

The resort's night guard, M. Yusuf, said he was asleep and was
not aware of any suspicious activities before the fire occurred.

Antara on Sunday quoted sources as saying there was an
anonymous phone call which warned about the fire.

The blaze caused an estimated Rp 70 million in losses but no
casualties were reported.

Another cottage and three huts were saved by firefighters who
rushed to the scene. (05)