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Scores of Indonesians in Los Angeles affected by wildfires

Americas 1 year ago

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Scores of Indonesians in Los Angeles affected by wildfires

Dozens of Indonesians currently residing in Los Angeles in the United States were impacted by wildfires that ravaged the Californian city and surrounding regions over the past week, with many losing their homes to the fires.

Far from Hollywood's wealth, Los Angeles fire survivors feel forgotten

Americas 1 year ago

Far from Hollywood's wealth, Los Angeles fire survivors feel forgotten

Many residents are concerned that government resources would be channeled towards high-profile areas popular with A-Listers, while insurance companies might shortchange less affluent households that do not have the financial means to contest fire claims.

New Year’s fireworks set North Jakarta houses ablaze

Jakarta 1 year ago

New Year’s fireworks set North Jakarta houses ablaze

Fireworks caused two separate fires on New Year's Day in North Jakarta, damaging a handful of houses and a local government office and injuring one person.

'Dangerous new era': Climate change spurs disaster in 2024

Environment 1 year ago

'Dangerous new era': Climate change spurs disaster in 2024

This year is the hottest in history, with record-breaking temperatures in the atmosphere and oceans acting like fuel for extreme weather around the world.

France shows off restored Notre Dame after 'impossible' restoration

Europe 1 year ago

France shows off restored Notre Dame after 'impossible' restoration

Notre Dame, which welcomed 12 million visitors in 2017, expects to receive an even higher figure of 14 to 15 million after the reopening, according to the church authorities.

Fatal Tanjung Priok inferno highlights fire hazard in crowded Jakarta

Jakarta 1 year ago

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Fatal Tanjung Priok inferno highlights fire hazard in crowded Jakarta

A recent fatal fire in the densely populated neighborhood of Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, has again highlighted how the city’s growing population and poor urban planning are increasing the risk of such blazes.

Fire breaks out in Tanjung Priok area, 4 dead

Jakarta 1 year ago

Fire breaks out in Tanjung Priok area, 4 dead

Four people died after a fire broke out in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, early Friday morning.

Police probe fires in NTT deadly village brawl

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Police probe fires in NTT deadly village brawl

A forensics team has gathered evidence from the site of the clash that left two dead and 51 homes burned, while the local Social Affairs Office has distributed aid to the 52 affected families.

Firefighters’ lives matter

Editorial 1 year ago

Firefighters’ lives matter

Depok’s fire agency is among the institutions to receive the smallest portion of the city budget with only Rp 34 billion for a whole year.

Death of Depok firefighter raises concerns over equipment

Archipelago 1 year ago

Death of Depok firefighter raises concerns over equipment

Sandi Butar Butar, a firefighter from the same fire station as Martinnius, said on Monday that two SCBAs in the fire station were nonfunctional despite being crucial for firefighting.

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