13 Homes in Kebon Kacang Burned Down

Fire guts 13 homes at Gg Haji Said, RT 08-09/RW 07, Kebon Kacang Urban Village, Central Jakarta today, Thursday (8/4), at around 2.35 AM. The loss is predicted to reach Rp 800 million.

There is no casualty reported in the incident

"There is no casualty reported in the incident," said Abdul Cholik, Head of Central Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-dept.

A House in Duren Tiga Burnt

He disclosed the flames came out from a house at RT 08/07 belongs to Salim which was empty, because the owner is ill and cared for. His side got the report at 2.35 AM.

As many as 31 fire trucks immediately sent to the scene. "Most buildings are made of flammable material thus fire easily spread to the next building. Allegedly, it is due to electricity short-circuit," he closed.