Jakarta Vice Governor, Djarot Saiful Hidayat regretted the fire incident near Gembrong Market, Jatinegara, East Jakarta, that occurred on Tuesday (8/4) night. The fire which destroyed around 25 houses was triggered by trash burning.

You have to be more careful and cautious if want to burn trash or use the stove, and electricity. If you are negligent, this would be detrimental to all

“I knew the news last night that there was a fire due to trash burning activity,” told Djarot when being asked for a response at City Hall, Wednesday (8/5).

Over the incident, he once again reminded Jakarta residents to be more concerned about the surrounding environment. Moreover, the current dry season is still hitting several areas in the capital.

“We’ve given warning, don't any trash activity near citizen house and also reset the electricity power at home,” he expressed.

Furthermore, residents were also appealed to care about the safety of their live and their neighbor, as well as be more careful and check the electricity installation before leaving home.

“ You have to be more careful and cautious if want to burn trash or use the stove, and electricity. If you are negligent, this would be detrimental to all ,” he finished.