Due To An Electric Short Circuit, The Material Shop In Pondok Labu Burned

JAKARTA - The Material Shop on Jalan Wijaya Kusuma, Pondok Labu, Cilandak, South Jakarta caught fire. South Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept. Officer Moch Arief said the incident occurred on Friday, February 3, at 09.00 WIB. It is suspected that the cause of the fire was an electrical short circuit.

"It is true that there was a material store fire. The area is 20x30. The cause is suspected to be an electrical short," said Arief when confirmed, Friday, February 3.

Arief explained that the incident began with the shop owner, Kristian (40), who was informed by his wife that there was a fire in the employee's room. Suddenly, he immediately took water to extinguish it.

However, the fire actually grew, as a result, Kristian shouted and asked for help from firefighters (firefighters), as well as local residents. After being reported, as many as 15 firefighters were deployed to extinguish the fire.

A total of 60 personnel and 15 firefighters were deployed. Losses are estimated at IDR 50 million," he said.

Until now the fire has been controlled by officers.

At 09.03 WIB, officers at the location. At 09.28 WIB the fire was localized," he concluded.