Fire Destroys 18 Homes on Jalan Kampung Jawa
access_time June 14 2016 09:14 AM remove_red_eye 2357
Reported by Folmer | Translated by
Reported by Folmer | Translated by
A fire razed 18 homes on Jalan Kampung Jawa, Kebon Sayur, RT 12/10, Keagungan Urban Village, Taman Sari, Central Jakarta today, Tuesday (6/14) at around 1.40 AM. As a result, at least 40 households with 100 people have lost their homes.
We send 34 fire trucks of West Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-dept, central and dept to put out the flames at the scene
"We send 34 fire trucks of West Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-dept, central and dept to put out the flames at the scene," said Hardisiswan, Head of West Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-dept.
He added, based on temporary investigation, it is due to electricity short-circuit from one house that used as a photocopy and laundry business place.
Fire Hit 6 Storehouses in Penjaringan"The flames quickly spread to other homes. We managed to control the situation within 2.5 hours later," he closed.
