Abandoned By The Owner, 2-story House In Central Jakarta Senen Hangus Burnt

JAKARTA - A two-story house whose occupants were left on Jalan Bangau IV No.9A, RT 09/08, Senen Village, Senen District, Central Jakarta, was burned to the ground, Thursday, April 6.

"We cannot confirm the cause of the fire because it is still under investigation," said Head of the Central Jakarta Fire and Rescue (Gulkarmat) Sub-dept., Asril Rizal when contacted, Thursday, April 6.

As many as 65 officers were deployed and 13 fire engines were extinguished. There were no casualties from the fire that destroyed the 2-story building.

"There were no casualties or injuries. The condition of the house was empty at that time because the occupants of the house were leaving," he said.

Yuli, one of the witnesses, said that a puff of smoke came out of the 2nd floor of the house, which was empty at that time. Inside the house there were only dog animals because the owner of the house was not there.

"There was smoke that broke out but there was no explosion, everything came from the 2nd floor," he admitted.