Jakarta, ID
Monday, May 28 2012, 02:46 AM

National

Mosquito coil said to cause fire

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A house belonging to Ade in Kampung Sumur Kondan in Garut, West Java was gutted by fire early on Wednesday morning.

Misbah, a local administrative official, told Antara that the fire was allegedly caused by a mosquito coil.

“The coil was carelessly put near flammable objects,” he said.

He said the house was almost burned downed and the family had to move to their relatives' house. The incident is predicted to cost Rp 20 million (US$1,940) in losses. (dre)