11 killed in Indonesia cafe fire

JAKARTA - At least 11 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed and several injured after fire broke out in a cafe in Indonesia Friday, officials said.

The fire engulfed the Redboxx night club and cafe in Biyung district of East Java province, Xinhua reported quoting a local a police officer.

So far seven bodies have been recovered and four were still trapped under the debris, spokesman of the National Disaster Management Agency Priyadi Kardono said, adding that the deceased also include a Japanese and an Australian.

“There must be a lot of people hurt, as the cafe is located at the second floor of the building, making it difficult for them to escape fast,” said police chief Tripurwanto.

The cause of fire was was yet to be ascertained, he added.