Massive Fire at Indonesian Military Ammunition Depot
Indonesian firefighters were battling to put out a massive fire that broke out at a military ammunition depot just outside the capital, causing a series of explosions and sending flames and smoke into the night sky.
Incident Details
- Footage broadcast by local network KompasTV showed orange flames and billowing clouds of smoke rising into the night sky.
- Loud explosions could be heard from several kilometers away.
- No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
- The fire originated in a section of the facility used to store expired ammunition.
Statements from Officials
Military official Mohammad Hasan stated that there were no fatalities and explained that the expired ammunition contained chemicals that could lead to instability and fires.
Army official Kristomei Sianturi mentioned that efforts to extinguish the fire began several hours after it started.
Response and Evacuation
Firefighters and paramedics initially faced challenges in reaching the scene, as reported by local media.
Authorities were evacuating people from nearby neighborhoods and cautioned residents against touching any objects that may have been propelled by the explosions.
