Biggest market in Makassar catches fire
The Makassar Mall, the largest market in South Sulawesi, has been alight since Monday evening.
At the time of writing Tuesday morning, the flames were still consuming most kiosks located in the four-story market.
The Jakarta Post observed that most shop owners failed to salvage their merchandise as the blaze spread quickly.
Muliati, 34, a clothes store owner, said she lost all her goods.
“I couldn't save any of my goods, which are worth around a Rp 400 million total,” she said, adding that she had just purchased new stock.
The market, which has been operational since 1993, is the largest market in the province. It comprises 2,500 kiosks, mostly selling clothes and garments.
Eyewitnesses said the fire was first seen coming from the second story at the north end of the market at 11:30 p.m. local time. Officers and security guards attempted to douse the blaze but to no avail.
The city fire brigade has deployed 20 fire engines to extinguish the fire. Combustible material and narrow alleys have made the firefighting effort difficult.
No fatalities or injuries were reported in the incident.
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