Fire In Front Of The Central Jakarta City Government Office, The Fire Spreads More Panic

JAKARTA - Residents' settlement on Gang Kober Street, South Petojo Village, Gambir District, Central Jakarta was scorched on Wednesday, August 23. The fire began to burn at around 20.20 WIB.

"We have deployed 12 fire engines with 36 personnel to the fire site. The extinguishing process is still being carried out," said Head of Central Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept., Asril Rizal, to reporters, Wednesday, August 23.

Based on observations, the flames hit residential areas right in front of the Central Jakarta City Government office. The flames that were still growing made local residents panic and run away.

Furthermore, the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) that plunged into the fire site immediately directed residents to evacuate immediately. Meanwhile, firefighters are still trying to extinguish the fire.

Until this news was written, officers did not yet know the cause of the fire. The officers also did not know about any casualties or injuries.