Negligence causes fire

Negligence causes fire

AMBON, Maluku: A city shopping center caught fire on Saturday night, destroying two shops and a billiard hall,Antara reported yesterday.

It took five fire trucks more than an hour to put out the blaze.

Chief of Ambon police precinct Lt. Col. Suroto said early investigations showed that the fire was caused by a "negligent" shop owner who failed to put out a small fire in his kiosk.

"We have detained four people, including the shop owner, for further investigation," he said.

No casualties were reported. (rms)