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Fire at Indonesian Military Ammunition Depot Extinguished

The fire, which began from expired ammunition, caused no fatalities and residents have returned home.

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Footage on social media showed bright orange flames against the night sky after a fire at an ammunition site. Photo: Handout
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Overview

  • Firefighters extinguished a blaze at an Indonesian military ammunition depot near Jakarta, following explosions.
  • The fire started from expired ammunition, sparking concerns over unstable chemical materials.
  • No fatalities have been reported, and residents evacuated from nearby areas have since returned home.
  • Military officials are investigating the surrounding area for potentially hazardous materials.
  • The cause of the explosion is suspected to be the instability of the expired ammunition.