Residents' Intensive Settlement In Johar Baru Hangus Was Devoured By Fire

JAKARTA - Residents' settlement on Jalan Baladewa, Galur Village, Johar Baru District, Central Jakarta was scorched by fire on Monday, November 6, evening. The fire continued to burn and spread since 19.10 WIB.

"What caught fire was residential areas, residential houses," said Head of Central Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept., Asril Rizal to VOI, Monday, November 6, evening.

A total of 6 fire engines were deployed to the fire site.

"The blackout operation was at 19.17 WIB. Currently, the status of the fire is still red, blazing," he said.

24 officers also continued to struggle with the fire. The fire grew bigger because many semi-permanent buildings in the area.