Fire in Kapuk Muara, 1,200 People Evacuated in Refugee Camps
Reported by TP Moan Simanjuntak | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
At least 1,200 citizens of RT 01/03, Kapuk Muara Urban Village, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, must take refuge after fire burned their 400 houses, Wednesday (9/9).
We temporarily place them in tents
They are temporarily occupying tents in Tanah Merah field, near the fire location. North Jakarta Administration together with PMI and Social Sub-department coordinated to assist the refugee.
"We temporarily place them in tents," said Ujang tata, Head of Kapuk Muara Urban Village.
Januari-Agustus, 198 Fire Cases Hit West JakartaSeveral foods keep distributed by North Jakarta Administration, such as 500 kg of rice, 2 jerry cans of cooking oil, ketchup, mineral water, side dished package, cereal meal, biscuit, and children snack.
"1,400 rice packs will also be distributed soon," he added.
The fire was not only burning the houses, but also one mosque and two mushalla (small mosque).
