Fires Gut Buildings at Two Separate Locations in East Jakarta

Two separate fires broke out across East Jakarta last night following reports from local residents, tragically claiming two lives.

The incident took a tragic turn when authorities discovered two siblings deceased in a rear bedroom

Operations Head for East Jakarta Fire and Rescue Sub-agency (Gulkarmat), Abdul Wahid stated that the first blaze struck the residence of 70-year-old Lili on Jalan Pulo Mas Utara, Pulo Gadung, at approximately 7:31 PM.

"We deployed nine fire engines and 45 personnel to the scene," he confirmed, Monday (7/27).

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He explained that the firefighting operation began at 7:41 PM, moving into the cooling-down phase by 8:05 PM.

"The flames were totally extinguished at approximately 9:21 PM," explained Abdul Wahid.

The fire gutted the 300-square-meter residence, though the exact cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

"However, the incident took a tragic turn when authorities discovered two siblings deceased in a rear bedroom. The young victims have been identified as 14-year-old Wilson (known as Aboy) and his 11-year-old sister, Micella," he continued.

Later that night, a second fire was reported at 11:33 PM in the Eramas 2000 Complex, Pulo Gebang Urban Village, Cakung Sub-district.

The blaze engulfed an LPG retail shop and a warehouse owned by a local resident identified as Ginting. Eleven fire engines and 55 personnel were dispatched, arriving on-site by 11:41 PM.

"The operation was successfully wrapped up at 12:49 AM. No casualties or injuries in this second incident," he added.

Pulo Gadung Sub-district Head, Syafrudin Shandra, expressed his deepest condolences over the tragedy that claimed the lives of the two young siblings.

"Our hearts go out to the family during this incredibly difficult time. We pray that such a tragedy never happens again," he said.

In the wake of the disaster, he urged residents to heighten their vigilance against fire hazards, particularly when using electrical appliances and gas stoves.

"Let us be more proactive in fire prevention. Fire doesn't just cause property damage—it costs lives," he asserted