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Scavengers' homes go up in flames in East Bandung
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Firefighters during a training exercise in Madiun, East Java. (Antara/Siswowidodo)
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t least 40 semi-permanent structures made of plywood were destroyed by a fire on Jl. Gedebage, Gedebage district, Bandung, on Saturday night. No casualties were reported.
The structures were home to about 50 families who work as scavengers.
Bandung Fire and Rescue Agency head Ferdi Ligaswara said the area ravaged by fire was about 6,000 square meters "We are still investigating the cause of the fire. There are no casualties," Ferdi added.
Firefighters extinguished the fire at 9:50 p.m.
Bandung Police chief Sr. Comr. Hendro Pandowo said the fire had been caused by a burning stove. (evi)
