Explosion at Indonesia fireworks factory

At least 23 people killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory near the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, reports say.

Explosion at Indonesia fireworks factory

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JAKARTA, OCT 26: At least 23 people killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory near the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, reports say.

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