Fire guts supermarket

JEMBER, East Java: The Sumbermas supermarket on Jl. Sultan Agung was gutted by fire early yesterday, causing billions of rupiah in losses.

Antara reported that the fire was discovered at 2.45 a.m. at the back of the second largest store in town, and was accompanied by an explosion. The largest store here is Matahari.

There were no reported casualties.

The main traffic connecting terminal Tawangalun and Kota was closed all day. Authorities have started an investigation. (swe)