Two killed in cracker incident

Two killed in cracker incident

MAGELANG, Central Java: Two people were killed and three
critically injured when the house they were using as an illegal
firecracker factory exploded Wednesday, police said yesterday.

Those killed in the incident were a 50-year-old woman and her
10-year-old grandson. Her 54-year-old husband, 24-year-old
daughter and 10-year-old niece were seriously injured.

Magelang police precinct Chief Lt. Col. Rachmad told The
Jakarta Post the family had ignored the authorities' and
neighbors' warnings about the dangers of making firecrackers.

The family usually illegally produced firecrackers for Idul
Fitri revelries. (har)