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