Police investigate fire at factory at Sei Mangkei SEZ killing three workers
Owned by Turkish personal care and hygiene items manufacturer Evyap, the Indonesian factory produces fatty acids, glycerine and esters.
A fire broke out at a factory in Sei Mangkei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in North Sumatra, Indonesia, on Thursday, resulting in the death of three workers. The factory, owned by Turkish personal care and hygiene items manufacturer Evyap, produces fatty acids, glycerine, and esters.
The fire at PT Evyap Sabun Indonesia started around 10:10 a.m. at Bosar Maligas district, inside the factory located in the Bosar Maligas district. This incident marks the first fire at the SEZ since its official opening by former President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on January 27, 2015.
The Sei Mangkei SEZ spans over 2,002 hectares and aims to become a hub for large-scale palm oil and rubber downstream industries with international quality. It is projected to attract investments worth approximately Rp 129 trillion (US$7.3 billion) and employ 83,304 workers by 2031.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined as the police continue their investigation. According to eyewitness accounts, the fire first emerged on the third or fourth floor of the building, but none of the witnesses could pinpoint the source. Eyewitnesses only heard a sound resembling an explosion from a part of the factory. The Evyap website states that the factory manufactures the primary materials used in soap products sold in Turkey.
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