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2 clusters · 2 sources · 28 days · First seen · Last updated

Fatal residential fires in Indonesia

Overview

In late July 2026, a house fire at the Griya Asri housing complex in Cirebon, West Java, resulted in the deaths of a father and his six-month-old infant. Police initiated a ‘scientific crime investigation’ involving forensic DNA testing and autopsies to determine the exact cause of death and the origin of the blaze.

In late August 2026, another fatal house fire occurred in the Banyumanik district of Semarang. This incident, suspected to have been caused by a gas leak and subsequent kitchen explosion, resulted in the death of a six-month-old infant due to burns. Three other residents were injured during the event.

Entities

Cirebon · Semarang · Banyumanik · BA · RS Hermina Banyumanik

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Semarang house fire kills 6-month-old infant

    A house fire in Semarang, suspected to be caused by a gas explosion, killed a 6-month-old infant and injured two others.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Cirebon house fire kills father and infant

    A house fire in Cirebon, West Java on July 31, 2026 killed a father and his six‑month‑old baby. Police are investigating the cause and have ordered autopsies.

Sources

beritajatim.com · inews.id