Fire Losses at Guna Karya Market Estimated at Hundreds of Millions Rupiah
Reported by Folmer | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Fire that burned around 52 kiosks in Guna Karya Market, Jalan Bambu Larangan, RT 01/RW 09, Pegadungan, Kalideres, West Jakarta on Friday (9/1), at around 10 PM, resulting material losses about hundreds of millions rupiah.
The loss is still unknown in detail, but it is predicted to touch hundreds of millions rupiah
"The loss is still unknown in detail, but it is predicted to touch hundreds of millions rupiah," expressed Rompis Romlih, Head of Operational Section for West Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-dept., Saturday (9/2).
He explained, 18 fire trucks were immediately sent to the scene, and managed to control the condition more than two hours.
Until August, 98 Fire Causes Occurred in Central Jakarta"We had difficulties to find water resources," he told.
He added, most buildings burnt by fire were kiosks for storing traders' goods. Allegedly, it was caused by electric short-circuit.
"The firemen did cooling process at 12.50 AM, to prevent unwanted things that can occur later," he closed.
