Jakarta (ANTARA News) - A fire razed the second and third floors of Block 3 of Senen Market, Central Jakarta, Friday, prompting Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo to visit the scenes.

The Jakarta fire brigade deployed more than 30 fire trucks to extinguish the big fire that has been razing for hours since around 4 am local time.

A number of security personnel are tightly guarding the area around the fire scene.

The Senen Markets Block 3 accommodates traders who sell among other things vegetables, chicken and textiles.(*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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