A fire breaks out shortly after midnight in Paniai, Central Papua province, and spreads through a market and nearby buildings, killing at least 11 people, including six children, police say. Local police spokesman Henry Manurung says the blaze rapidly spreads to several shophouses.
Both outlets report the same location and timing, citing police statements. While the basic cause is not detailed in either account, the coverage emphasizes the scale of casualties and the fire’s fast spread through densely packed market areas. There are no additional breakdowns of victims’ identities or any reported arrests or investigations in the excerpts provided.
