14 Homes in Keagungan Destroyed by Fire
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
A total of 14 residential buildings on Jalan Kesederhanaan RT 01/02, Keagungan Urban Village, Taman Sari, West Jakarta, Monday (10/26), were burned down by the fire.
Around 150 people losing their homes
Head of Keagungan Urban Village, Sahat Marulitua Simorangkir said the fire that occurred at around 12 PM noon also resulted in 35 families with a total of around 150 people losing their homes.
Aid for Rawamangun Fire Survivors DistributedSahat admitted that he had coordinated with the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and the West Jakarta Social Services Agency to prepare for the disaster response.
"We have set up refugee tents and coordinated with relevant parties to mobilize logistical and food aid for affected residents," he admitted.
Meanwhile, Head Section of Operation for West Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-agency, Ahmad Syaiful explained to overcome the fire that burned down 14 residents' houses, his party deployed 22 fire engines with a force of 110 personnel.
"The fire was brought under control and localized after being handled for about 50 minutes," he explained.
According to him, this fire did not cause any fatalities or injuries.
"The cause of the fire is still under investigation," he stated.
