Market Fire in Indonesia's Central Papua Kills 11, Including Six Children
A massive fire at a market in Babuda village, Central Papua province, Indonesia, has resulted in the deaths of 11 people, including six children. The blaze spread to surrounding structures, destroying approximately 40 homes and shops.
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