Hundreds flee massive blaze at Indonesian oil well

Hundreds of Indonesian villagers have fled their homes after a huge explosion at a gas and oil exploration well in the Cepu district on the main island of Java.

Hundreds flee massive blaze at Indonesian oil well

Hundreds of Indonesian villagers have fled their homes after a huge explosion at a gas and oil exploration well in the Cepu district on the main island of Java.

A series of small explosions ignited gas which had leaked from the well and sent flames 100 feet into the air, filling the sky with smoke.

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