As A Result Of The Gas Stove, 3 Buildings In Matraman Were Burned Down By Fire

JAKARTA - A fire occurred in three residential buildings on Jalan Asem Gede 3, RT 04/05, Utan Kayu Selatan Village, Matraman District, Thursday, April 6. According to officers' statement, the flames were caused by a gas stove leak.

As a result of the fire, the building area of about 180 square meters was destroyed by the fire. At least 3 buildings were burned.

"The cause is thought to have come from a stove, the total loss is estimated at Rp. 350 million," said Head of East Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept., Gatot Sulaeman, to reporters, Thursday, April 6.

The fire was first seen from Nani's house on the ground floor of the kitchen. The fire then spread to other buildings.

"A total of 23 people from 6 families were saved. Currently, 12 units of fire have been extinguished with 60 personnel," he said.