PLN's Panel Substation in City Hall Smoldering
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by
A panel substation room owned by PLN in Block H, Jakarta City Hall, suddenly smoldering on Monday (10/12) noon. As a result, the electricity flow was cut off twice.
Thus far, we’re still investigating the cause of the fire
The cause is still investigated. “After the electricity went out, I smell the charred and then smoldering,” said Rohiman, one of security officers in City Hall, Monday (10/12).
At the scene, there are around 45 firemen assisted by PLN officer deployed to find out the cause.
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Based on the information gathered, the substation room is located below Block H building or precisely besides City Council (DPRD) building. No wonder, it caused panic among employees under Jakarta Provincial Government.
