Fire at Dumping Site in Cililitan Brought Under Control
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Maria Inggita
A fire broke out at an empty lot used as a dumping ground for trash and debris on Jalan Olahraga 1, Gang Haji Liman, RT 10/RW 05, Cililitan Urban Village, Kramat Jati Sub-district, East Jakarta. East Jakarta Fire and Rescue Sub-agency personnel managed to extinguish the blaze before it spread to nearby homes.
People need to be more vigilant, especially during the dry season, to prevent fires
Kramat Jati Fire and Rescue Sector Head Parlin Nainggolan said residents reported the fire at around 2:44 PM, when flames were already raging across the site.
20 Personnel Extinguish Fire at a Pile of Wood in Pancoran"The site is an empty lot used for dumping trash and debris," he said on Tuesday (10/27).
The fire spread quickly due to the large amount of flammable materials at the site, including wood, paper, and other waste, as well as strong winds.
"We deployed two fire trucks and eight firefighters to the scene," he added.
Parlin said firefighting operations began at 2:48 PM and were completed at 3:16 PM. No fatalities or injuries were reported.
He urged residents not to burn trash indiscriminately or discard lit cigarette butts.
"People need to be more vigilant, especially during the dry season, to prevent fires," he asserted.
Meanwhile, local resident Rian, 35, expressed his appreciation for the firefighters' swift response.
"We thank and appreciate the firefighters for acting quickly to put out the fire, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes," he said.
