Large-scale fire at a military ammunition depot in Indonesia: Authorities call for evacuation
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A fire breaks out at a military ammunition depot near Jakarta, Indonesia, causing a series of explosions. No casualties or injuries were reported.
In Indonesia, a fire broke out at a military ammunition depot, leading to a series of explosions. There were no casualties or injuries. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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On Saturday night, a fire broke out in Indonesia at a military ammunition depot near the capital Jakarta.
The fire, which started in a part of the building used to store expired ammunition, caused a series of explosions and large flames and smoke.
According to military official Mohammad Hassan, no one was injured in the incident. The fire was localized after several hours of firefighting.
Local media reported that authorities initially had trouble arriving at the scene. Some residents of the area where the fire occurred expressed concern about the danger posed by the "huge stockpiles of ammunition.
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The authorities urged local residents to evacuate the surrounding areas.
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