Fire leaves 80 families homeless

JAKARTA (JP): Fire razed dozens of houses in a densely populated area of North Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, yesterday, City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said.

There were no casualties, but 80 families lost their homes in the blaze which broke out at about 3:30 a.m., Aritonang said.

Syafei, the owner of the house where the fire began, suffered burns and was admitted to Fatmawati Hospital.

The fire was believed to have started when a kerosene stove exploded in Syafei's house.

The blaze was put out nearly two hours later. Thirteen fire engines were dispatched to the area.

The homeless were being sheltered in makeshift tents. (04)