Fire cases in South Jakarta in these year's first quarter reached 64 cases with total loss Rp 1,747,818,000.

The cause of fire accident still dominated by short-circuit

That number is increased if compared to the same period last year with total 56 cases and total loss reached Rp 3,567,000,000.

"The cause of fire accident still dominated by short-circuit," said Irwan, Head of South Jakarta Rescue and Fire Handling Sub-dept., Monday (3/27).

He urges citizen to be more careful and beware in using electricity. Based on experience on the field, short-circuit is caused by cable which under standard.

"We also asking citizen to control gas hose often in order not to leak," he closed.