Banyuwangi blaze rages in market

Sat, 02 Jan 1999, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

BANYUWANGI, East Java: Dozens of kiosks in the traditional
market in Kalibaru district, about 60 kilometers to the west of
Banyuwangi town, were razed on Wednesday night. Many others also
sustained damage.

Antara quoted witnesses on Thursday as saying a short circuit
was believed to have caused the 5:30 p.m. blaze. Strong winds
fanned its spread.

"There was a sound of an explosion during the fire," Achmad, a
resident, said.

Thieves took advantage of the situation. Muchsin, a trader
trying to save his goods, later found his motorbike gone. No
casualties were reported. (anr)

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