Short Circuit Causes Fire on Jalan Kumbang
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Fire incident occurred on a house on Jalan Kumbang RT 06/06 Cililitan Urban Village, Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, Wednesday (1/17) at 2:46 PM was caused by short circuit.
Allegedly, it is caused by short circuit
East Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue's Operation Section Head, Gatot Sulaeman, explained the fire occurred from one of resident house's roofs. In minutes, the fire burned the house.
Menteng Atas Fire Survivor Receives Aid"Allegedly, it is caused by short circuit," he said.
According to him, his side deployed 15 fire trucks and 75 personnel to handle the fire.
"The fire was off in 50 minutes. There is no victim in this incident," he added.
Meanwhile, Abu Kholib (67), the house owner, said the fire occurred while he was sleeping. He was shocked by the burnt smell of electricity cable. After being checked, his roof was already burnt.
"There should be a short circuit on the ceiling. The fire came from there," he stated.
