Indonesia: 10 killed in illegal oil well blaze

DN Bureau

The incident is said to be taken place in a residential area where the fire has engulfed at least three houses.

Incident scene
Incident scene


Jakarta: Ten people have been reportedly killed and 12 injured in an incident of fire at an illegal oil well in Indonesia's Aceh province on Wednesday.

Further, the incident is said to be taken place in a residential area where the fire has engulfed at least three houses.

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People try to extinguish a fire at an oil well in Peureulak, Indonesia's Aceh province

10 charred dead bodies are said to have been recovered and the death toll is expected to rise.

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The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital. Further, a team of firefighters have also reached the location and are conducting the rescue operation.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. (ANI)










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