Rented Home in Cilandak Burnt
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
A fire gutted two rented homes at Jl Cilandak KKO, Gg. Pahala, RT 12/05, Monday (1/16), at around 8.10 AM.
We managed to control the flames within 30 minutes
"We sent five fire trucks to the scene, but only operated two units. Because, three other trucks had to be returned to the post. We managed to control the flames within 30 minutes," disclosed Head of South Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-dept., Irwan.
Fire Burned Restaurant at Jl OtistaBased on the information gathered, fire is allegedly triggered by electricity short-circuit from an electric rice cookers in rented house belongs to Nurhayati (32).
After seeing the flames, she was immediately yelling for help of local people. Using available tool, locals were trying to put out the flames, but they failed. But it could be controlled after fire trucks arrived.
"No fatalities and casualties here. But the loss is reaching Rp 50 million," he finished.
