Bali’s issues with waste management are no secret. The island has been buckling under the pressure of mounting waste for decades. As the island becomes drier as the hot season progresses, fires have been breaking out across the island. From the slopes of sacred Mount Agung to landfill sites, Bali is burning. At around 11 …
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A major gas explosion has destroyed the restaurant of a luxury villa resort in Bali. Lalasa Villas, on Jalan Pemelisan Agung, Tibubeneng Village in Canggu, experienced a gas explosion in the early hours of Thursday 30th June. Police have launched an investigation into the situation but have told local news reporters that they believe …
The world-famous Discovery Shopping Mall in Kuta caught on fire in the early afternoon of Thursday 5th May. The fire is alleged to have started after a man, who is yet to be identified, dumped a cigarette in an ashtray without it being full out. Huge plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing into …
Locals stalls along Melasti Beach, Ungasan have been destroyed after catching fire on Sunday morning (17/4). One of the police officers who investigated the incident confirmed that 8 local stalls were severely damaged by the fire incident that occurred on early Sunday morning. “All these shops that were run by locals from Ungasan Village were …
Residents of Jalan Pudak Sari, Kuta lost their homes in a fire incident that occurred on Tuesday (12/4). Many of the people who lost their homes were spotted sleeping in front of other people’s houses as they have nowhere else to go. The fire destroyed their homes, comprised of 67 rooms, and a warehouse. “It …
A fire truck belonging to the Klungkung regional government broke down while going to a fire site in Nusa Penida. The Head of the Klungkung Civil Service Office, Putu Suarta, confirmed that the fire truck called to put out the fire in Batukandik Village, Nusa Penida broke down as it was on its way to …
A villa that belongs to a Dutch national named Frans Josef Hubertus Johanna Becks caught fire on Monday morning (10/1). The Head of the Denpasar Public Relations Police Office, Iptu Ketut Sukadi, confirmed that the villa known as D’Gladak Villa in Jalan Tanjung Number 8A, Sanur caught fire, destroying most of the structure. The incident …
One of the fine dining restaurants in Bali called Karma Beach Restaurant caught on fire over the weekend. The Head of the Denpasar Public Relations Officer, Iptu I Ketut Sukadi confirmed that a restaurant that is located on Jalan Villa Kandara Ungasan, South Kuta was completely destroyed after catching fire on Saturday evening (13/11) around …
A Yoga facility called ‘Moksa Temple’ caught on fire on Thursday morning (11/11) around 8:40 am, completely destroying it. The Head of Gianyar Public Civil Service Officer, I Gede Watha confirmed that a yoga facility that is located in Banjar Nyuh Kuning, Mas Village Ubud caught on fire on the same day (on Thursday 11/11) …
A law firm office in Denpasar was terrorized with firebombs on Thursday around midnight (16/9). An office that belongs to a senior lawyer named John Korassa that is located on Jalan Pidada XIII Number 22 Ubud, North Denpasar was attacked by two unidentified men on Thursday shortly after midnight. Korassa confirmed that the incident was …
A warehouse that is located in Mambal village, Abiansemal Badung caught on fire on Monday morning (30/8). The Head of Badung Public Relation Officer, Iptu Ketut Sudana confirmed that the warehouse that belongs to a man named I Komang Gede Astawa caught on fire, causing a huge damage to the building. “Despite being successfully extinguished …
A Local art shop that is located in Kuta on Jalan Bisma Number 40C caught on fire on Friday morning (6/8), resulting in the owner losing thousands of dollars. The Head of the Denpasar Public Relation Officer, Iptu I Ketut Sukadi confirmed that the incident occurred on Friday morning around 11:00am. The fire caused the …