Indonesian Rebels set fire to gas field

Rebels in Indonesia's Aceh province have set fire to a natural gas field in Lhoksukon belonging to American energy giant Exxon.

The separatist guerrillas from the Free Aceh Movement threw a grenade at the installation just after midnight, immediately sparking a huge blaze.

There were no immediate reports of any injuries, but damage to the the extraction and processing plant is reported to be extensive.