Fire destroys fifteen homes

Fire destroys fifteen homes

BANDUNG, West Java: At least 15 homes were burned down by a fire that broke out in a crowded residential area on Jalan Nyengseret, Astanaanyar district, Bandung, at 3 a.m. on Tuesday.

No deaths were reported, but one resident was taken to the hospital with severe burns.

Firefighters speculated that the blaze was triggered by an mosquito coil.

Using six fire trucks, the fire department needed more than two hours to put out the fire.

Most families were unable to save their belongings as the fire spread very quickly. The victims are currently staying in temporary accommodation.

Police are investigating the incident. --Antara