Tenggarong house fire kills two siblings

A fatal house fire in Tenggarong, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan, resulted in the deaths of two siblings, identified as 7-year-old Ahmad and 3-year-old Husen. The children were found deceased in a hugging position after being trapped inside their home on Tuesday night, October 13, 2026.

The children's father attempted to enter the burning building to rescue them but sustained serious burns across his body during the attempt. Firefighters from Kutai Kartanegara and local volunteers responded to the scene, eventually locating the children's bodies amidst the debris. The victims were evacuated to a hospital and subsequently laid to rest following funeral rites.