City to Bear the Impact of Fire in Matraman, Anies Says
Reported by Yudha Peta Ogara | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Jakarta Provincial Government responded quickly to the fire burned four tenements and also killed ten people on Jalan Pisangan Baru III, RT 06/10, Matraman, East Jakarta, on Thursday (3/25) in the morning. Around 14 fire engines deployed to extinguish the flames at the scene.
we make sure the contractors who catch fire have temporary shelters
"This incident is a very heavy disaster. We see 4 houses burned, but 10 people died," expressed Jakarta Governor, Anies Baswedan, on the sidelines of his visit to the scene, as quoted by Jakarta PPID's press release, on Thursday (3/25).
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His visit aimed to ensure post-fire handling and aid distribution was properly conducted. He expressed his deep condolences to the victims and helped interact with the survivors.
"I along with the East Jakarta Mayor and the Social Agency Head saw the victims of the fire last night. This fire was relatively small as it was only 4 small plots but the impact was fatal due to the fire in a small alley so it was difficult to evacuate and the victims difficult to save themselves," he explained.
The governor also ensured that all victims received assistance, starting for handling the bodies, providing food, guaranteeing burned documents, to temporary housing for the victims.
"We immediately respond when there is a disaster, and we make sure the contractors who catch fire have temporary shelters, totaling 10 people. They are facilitated to stay for the next 21 days for all their needs, including all required documents will be replaced," he asserted.
