Butter Gas Companion, Dozens Of Semi-Permanent Houses In Menteng Central Jakarta Burned

JAKARTA - Dozens of semi-permanent houses on Jalan Cikini Kramat, RT 004 and 015 RW 01, Pegangsaan Village, Menteng, Central Jakarta, were engulfed in flames, Tuesday, September 21.

The blaze is estimated to have occurred around 04.35 WIB. According to information gathered, the fire was caused by a gas stove at a porridge stall at the scene.

"The cause is from the stove at the chicken porridge base. The total loss due to the fire is estimated at IDR 2.5 billion," said Head of Central Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept., Asril Rizal when confirmed, Tuesday, September 27.

The process of extinguishing the fire was carried out by 17 fire engines that were deployed to the location of the fire. As many as 85 personnel were deployed to tame the fire.

"The fire was successfully cooled at 06.00 WIB and is still being carried out," he said.

As a result of the fire, as many as 75 families (KK) were affected.

"The area burned is 2,000 square meters," he said.