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At this time, the death toll is expected to continue to grow as rescuers reach areas that were previously cut off by rubble.

[ChristianHeadlines.com] On Monday, the government made the decision to conduct a mass burial of those lost in the tragedy saying that "This must be done as soon as possible for health and religious reasons." Local Army Commander Tiopan Aritonang said, Indonesia is a majority Muslim, and religious tradition calls for the burial of a loved one typically one day after death. (Photo: via Christian Headlines)

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