Prison complex catches fire

SURABAYA: A handicraft center within the Kalisosok prison caught fire on Tuesday night.

The three-hour fire that started at around 11 p.m. caused extensive damage but there were no casualties reported, Antara said yesterday.

Ten fire engines were mobilized to put out the fire. Police said early investigations suggested that the fire may have been caused by burning sawdust.

Hundreds of policemen were called in to protect against the possibility of any prisoners running away. (05)