News agency AFP reported that thick plumes of black smoke appeared in the skies after the blast early on Monday
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A lighting storm
Though the cause was not clear, Pertamina, the oil company whose Balongan refinery in West Java caught fire, said that the blaze started during a lightning storm.
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One died, several injured
The local disaster agency said one person died of a heart attack following the explosion.
Six people were severely injured and hospitalised and at least 30 others received minor injuries.
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Thousands evacuated
Thousands of locals were evacuated from the area after the massive fire.
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Fire-suppressing foam
Fire-suppressing foam was used to douse the blaze at two storage tankers and the company said the fire was ultimately put out on Wednesday afternoon.
