Electrical Short Circuit Allegedly Triggers House Fire in Cilincing
Reported by Anita Karyati | Translated by
The personnel of North Jakarta and Seribu Island Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-agency extinguished fire on Jalan Reformasi, Block B, RT 07/08, Cilincing Urban Village. The fire is thought to have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
We deployed seven firetrucks with 35 personnel
North Jakarta and Seribu Island Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-agency's Operation Section Head, Gatot Sulaeman, said the incident was reported at 10:57 AM. The fire was already big.
Fire Destroys Eight Kiosks on Jalan Drompol, No Casualties"We deployed seven firetrucks with 35 personnel," he said, Thursday (6/12).
He added that the fire was localized at 11:02 AM and continued with cooling process. The extinguishing was completed fully at 11:48 AM.
According to him, there were no fatalities or injuries in the fire. However, eight people from two families lost their homes.
"Urban village side will manage the assistances for the survivors," he added.
Meanwhile, Rizki (38), local resident, explained he directly contacted the sub-agency when seeing the fire went big.
"Thanks to the sub-agency personnel for quickly handling the fire," he stated.
