Plumpang Pertamina Depot Fire: Source Of Fire Came From Fuel Receiving Pipe At Integrated Terminal

JAKARTA - Pertamina MOR III Communication Relations and CSR Unit Manager Eko Kristiawan confirmed that a fire had occurred at Pertamina in Plumpang, North Jakarta.

"The incident of fire on the fuel receiving pipe at the Jakarta Fuel Integrated Terminal, Plumpang," said Eko when confirmed via text message, Friday, March 3.

Eko explained, currently, officers are doing fire extinguishing and evacuating workers at the scene.

"Currently efforts are being made to deal with and evacuate workers and residents around the location in coordination with all relevant parties. Pertamina Patra Niaga West Java Region is making every effort to deal with incidents that have occurred," he continued.

Hundreds of residents of Plumpang, North Jakarta, panicked trying to save themselves from the fire. The joint officers are still evacuating residents who live next to the fire location.

Based on the information obtained, Friday, March 3, the fire has been growing since 20:21 WIB. It is said that the object that caught fire was Pertamina's gas pipe.

The firefighters who received the information mobilized 18 units of fire trucks with a total of 90 personnel.