Fire guts five shops

Thu, 02 Jun 1994, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

SEMARANG, Central Java: Five shops in downtown Pekalongan have
been razed by fire, causing financial losses of around Rp 200
million ($95,000), the Antara news agency reported.

Witnesses said the fire was believed to have been started by a
short circuit at one of the shops.

The fire almost hit the two bank buildings located nearby but
the efforts of firefighters and volunteers contained the blaze
within two hours. (prs)

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