Explosion at Indonesia fireworks factory 'leaves many dead'
WIC News // Breaking
Last updated: October 26, 2017 at 10:38 am
At least 23 people have been killed after a blast went off at a fireworks factory just outside of Jakata, Indonesia's capital.
The explosion and subsequent fire began at around 9am local time.
More than 43 people have been injured, and police in the province are still working to evacuate workers.
The number killed or left injured could rise as the authorities work to account for everyone.
Parts of the factory, which houses 103 workers, have collapses following the blaze
Video footage from the area shows black smoke flowing into the sky.
WIC News understands that the factory, located in Tangerang, a city 16 miles (25km) from the capital, has been in operation for less than two months.Author Profile
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