Fire Razes House in Pondok Pinang
Reported by Wuri Setyaningsih | Translated by
Fire gutted a house owned by Abu Bakar (60) on Jalan Sapta Taruna, Public Works Housing Complex, RT 06/07 Pondok Pinang, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta.
We successfully control the flames after sending fire trucks
It broke out at around 8.15 AM. When it occurs, he was outside the house, and accidentally saw thick smoke coming out from the roof.
"He then tried to evacuate their belongings from the house. And immediately ask for help," he expressed, Thursday (5/4).
Fire Guts 30 Buildings in PulogadungUsman Niman, Sector I Firefighter of Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-dept. said after getting fire report, he immediately sent eight fire trucks to the scene.
"We successfully control the flames after sending fire trucks," he told.
It was controlled about one hour later. No fatalities and casualties in the incident. "The cause of the fire is still being investigated. It is allegedly because of electricity short-circuit," he stated.
