Dozens killed in fireworks factory blaze in Indonesia
At least 47 people have been killed and 46 others injured in an explosion and blaze at a fireworks factory in Indonesia. The number of dead could rise as many of those who managed to escape had extensive burns, said Nico Afinta from Jakarta police. "Those who died are completely unrecognisable, totally burnt," firefighter Oni Sahroni told Metro TV.Many of the fatalities were female workers at the plant near the capital. Witnesses said they heard a huge blast, followed by smaller ones which echoed across the neighbourhood in Tangerang. Orange flames and black smoke rose from the stricken building, located near a residential area. "My friends and I and some police officers knocked down a wall so people could escape, then the workers came out," resident Beni Benteng said. "I saw people including women were jumping from above - oh my God," he added. Authorities said the fire spread quickly after starting near the front door. "Victims were found...
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