Fire destroys sandal factory in Indonesia’s Tangerang

A fire destroyed a sandal factory in Tangerang, Indonesia, after spreading to a gas storage area and triggering chemical explosions, Al Jazeera reported. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze, according to the broadcaster.

Al Jazeera reported that the fire moved into an area where gas was stored, setting off explosions involving chemicals at the factory. The report did not identify the factory or give a cause for the initial outbreak.

Video aired by Al Jazeera showed thick smoke rising from the damaged site as the fire burned through the industrial building. The footage showed extensive destruction at the factory after the blaze took hold.

Local residents complained of respiratory problems as smoke spread from the fire, Al Jazeera reported. The report did not give further details on the number of people affected or whether anyone required hospital treatment.

Police are examining what led to the fire, according to Al Jazeera. No findings from that investigation were reported.

The fire was reported on June 23, 2026. Tangerang, a city west of Jakarta, is part of Indonesia’s wider industrial belt, though Al Jazeera did not provide additional details about the factory’s operations beyond identifying it as a sandal manufacturer.

This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.