Police homes destroyed in fire

Police homes destroyed in fire

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Ten homes belonging to Jayapura Police
officers were destroyed by fire on Tuesday at about 8:45 p.m.,
Antara reported.

Firefighters only managed to extinguish the fire on Jl.
Klofkamp after it had gutted the buildings.

"I couldn't save anything except for what was in the living
room, including my uniform and documents," Chief Sgt. Raka
Wiratna, a traffic police officer said, adding he was grateful
that his family was safe.

The precinct's deputy commander, Maj. Herry Hernowo, said
victims could shelter at the station.

The cause of the fire and the value of the material losses had
yet to be calculated, he said. Police officers were seen trying
to salvage their valuables among the ruins.