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Firefighters inspect a burnt residential area near the fuel depot. EPA
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Police stand guard at the scene of a deadly fire at a fuel storage station in Jakarta, Indonesia. Reuters
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At least 15 were killed in the blaze at the site, operated by Indonesia's state energy company Pertamina. Reuters
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A resident sits outside a burnt stall near the site. The blaze began at 8pm on March 3. Reuters
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The fire occurred in the Plumpang area of North Jakarta. Reuters
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The depot had a capacity of mmore than 300,000 kilo-litres, the Indonesian Energy Ministry has said. AFP
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Residents were moved to safety in nearby mosques after the blaze damaged residential buildings and cars. AFP
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Two children are among the dead. One child was among 50 people being treated after the fire. AP
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Residents assess the damage done to their homes. The government has said it will cover the medical expenses of those injured. AP
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Firefighters rest after extinguishing blaze. More than 50 units were sent to tackle the disaster. AP
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The authorities have said most of those injured suffered burns. An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way. EPA
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The blaze caused residents to flee their homes. Reuters
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Firefighters inspect a burnt residential area near the fuel depot. EPA
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Police stand guard at the scene of a deadly fire at a fuel storage station in Jakarta, Indonesia. Reuters
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At least 15 were killed in the blaze at the site, operated by Indonesia's state energy company Pertamina. Reuters
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A resident sits outside a burnt stall near the site. The blaze began at 8pm on March 3. Reuters
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The fire occurred in the Plumpang area of North Jakarta. Reuters
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The depot had a capacity of mmore than 300,000 kilo-litres, the Indonesian Energy Ministry has said. AFP
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Residents were moved to safety in nearby mosques after the blaze damaged residential buildings and cars. AFP
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Two children are among the dead. One child was among 50 people being treated after the fire. AP
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Residents assess the damage done to their homes. The government has said it will cover the medical expenses of those injured. AP
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Firefighters rest after extinguishing blaze. More than 50 units were sent to tackle the disaster. AP
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The authorities have said most of those injured suffered burns. An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way. EPA
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The blaze caused residents to flee their homes. Reuters
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Firefighters inspect a burnt residential area near the fuel depot. EPA
Fifteen dead and 16 missing after Indonesia fuel depot fire
Lightning strike is suspected cause of blaze at Plumpang storage centre in North Jakarta
Associated Press
04 March, 2023
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