This Morning Residents' Houses In Cempaka Putih Caught Fire, Officers Are Still TRYing To Put Out The Fire

Illustration of firefighters/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - A residential area on Jalan Rawasari Selatan, Cempaka Putih Timur Village, Cempaka Putih District, Central Jakarta, was hit by a red rooster. The fire was reported by residents to the Cempaka Putih sector fire department at around 06.45 WIB.

"It's true, the object that burned down people's houses. Currently, it is still in the process of handling the fire fighting," said Head of Central Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept., Asril Rizal when confirmed by VOI, Thursday, August 10.

A total of 8 fire engines were deployed to the fire site. There are 32 officers who also continue to carry out the process of extinguishing the fire at the scene.

"The cause of the fire is not yet known. We are still focused on extinguishing it," he said.

Until now, dozens of firefighters are still trying to tame the flames. It is not yet known about the fatalities and injuries.