Fire Destroys 11 Houses in Paseban
access_time February 24 2015 02:40 PM remove_red_eye 2371
Reported by Jhon Syah Putra Kaban | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Reported by Jhon Syah Putra Kaban | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Two locals had minor injuries and have been evacuated
Fire razed 11 houses located in a densely populated area, Jalan Paseban Barat, RT 003/03, Paseban Urban Village, Senen, Tuesday (2/24). There was no casualty reported in the incident, but the loss reached Rp 600 million.
Fire that broke out at 8.30 AM is triggered by electricity short-circuit from one house. The house that was made from wood and triplex, causing the flames quickly grew up and burned dozens of houses.
Fire in Jatinegara, Three People Injured"Two locals had minor injuries and have been evacuated," expressed Head of Operation Section for Central Jakarta Fire and Rescue Handling Sub-Department, Muchtar Zakaria.
To put out the flames, as many as 23 fire trucks sent to the scene. "We managed to control situation about one hour," he reported.
