Market fire injures 11

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Entrop market here caught fire on Sunday during a fight between residents of different ethnic groups, Antara reported.

At least 11 people were seriously injured in the fight. They were admitted to three hospitals amid tight security by Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers.

Four villagers from Jayawijaya regency are reported to be in critical condition at Jayapura General Hospital.

The seven other injured people were traders from Sulawesi. They are being treated at the province's Navy hospital and Army hospital.

The report did not elaborate on the cause of the clash.

Following the fighting, access to Jayapura mayoralty was tightly guarded, with Brimob troops watching over the traffic near the mayoralty building. (01)