Januari-Agustus, 198 Fire Cases Hit West Jakarta
Reported by Folmer | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
From time to time, West Jakarta is still leading in fire case number in the capital. Based on the latest data, there were 198 fire cases during January to August 2015.
There were 143 cases during January-August 2014
"There were 143 cases during January-August 2014. This year period is 55 cases higher compared to last year," said Pardjoko, West Jakarta Head Sub-dept. of Fire Handling and Rescue, Tuesday (9/8).
The highest case was in Cengkareng by 41 cases. Next are Kembangan 37 cases, Kebon Jeruk 30 cases, Kalideres 21 cases, Grogol Petamburan 20 cases, Tambora 18 cases and Palmerah 10 cases.
Fire Losses in W. Jakarta Reached Rp 68.49 B"Of 167 cases, mostly the fire was caused by short-circuit electricity by 121 cases. Next were stove by 10 cases, cigarette 16 cases, and others 52 cases," he added.
The number of fire case in residential during January to August 2015 was 72 cases, public building and trading 29 cases, industry building 4 cases, motor vehicle 13 cases, and others 80 cases.
