23 Killed in Firecracker Warehuse Explosion

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Firecrackers are prohibited in Indonesia. Many victims have falled due to them. Unfortunately, many people didn't learn from the lesson.

Today, October 26th, 2017, a warehouse full of firecrakers exploded and took 23 lifes in Kosambi, Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia. More than 40 people were wounded and had to be brought to hospital.

The cause of the explosion is still under investigation but police found lots of dead bodies inside the warehouse.

Firecrackers in Indonesia is commonly played and used during specific occasion, such as when Lebaran or New Year. It's regulated strictly by Indonesia's law and to sell firecrackers, people must get permission from Police Department and Intelligent Bureau as it's considered as explosive materials.