Dramatic footage has emerged showing a devastating fire ripping through government buildings in the Indonesian city of Makassar, following a day of violent political unrest.
The blaze erupted after hundreds of demonstrators stormed the local council complex, with videos capturing the terrifying moment flames and thick, black smoke began to consume the structures. The protest, which reportedly began over a contentious local policy, escalated rapidly into a scene of chaos and destruction.
Emergency services fought desperately to control the inferno and rescue those trapped inside the buildings. Early reports from local authorities indicate a significant number of casualties, with fears the death toll may rise as firefighters continue to sift through the charred wreckage.
The incident marks one of the most severe episodes of political violence in recent Indonesian history, raising serious questions about security protocols at government installations and the increasing tension surrounding local policymaking.
An official investigation into the cause of the fire and the circumstances that led to the breach of the council buildings has been announced by national authorities.
