Fire at Indonesian Oil Depot Kills 17

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Fire at Indonesian Oil Depot Kills 17

BY A STAFF REPORTER: At least 17 people have been killed, several injured and thousands of nearby residents evacuated after a massive fire broke out at a fuel warehouse in Indonesia. At least 260 firefighters and 52 fire engines have been deployed to bring the fire under control, fire officials said. According to local administration sources, a fire broke out at the Plumpang fuel station in tanah Merah, north of indonesia's capital Jakarta, on Friday night. It is one of the largest oil depots in Indonesia. It supplies 25% of Indonesia's energy needs.