Four Children Become Victims Of The Bukit Duri Fire, Rano Karno Promises House Renovation And Relocation

JAKARTA - Deputy Governor (Deputy Governor) of DKI Jakarta, Rano Karno, directly inspected the location of the fire on Jalan Kutilang, Bukit Duri Village, Tebet District, South Jakarta, Sunday, July 20, 2025.

This fire incident left four children dead and two others injured.

The four victims have been buried at the Menteng Pulo TPU, South Jakarta. Meanwhile, 25 affected residents have now taken refuge in emergency tents.

"The survivors are currently taking refuge in a dome tent that has been equipped with lighting, three blowers, two portable toilets, and other supporting facilities," said Deputy Governor Rano Karno.

The DKI Jakarta Social Service has distributed aid in the form of food packages, toiletries, children's school needs, and ready-to-eat food.

BAZNAS (BAZIS) has also given condolences to the families of the victims. In addition, Deputy Governor Rano stated that the DKI Provincial Government is ready to carry out a home renovation program for residents affected by the fire.

"God willing, we will do house renovations. Hopefully, the mother who has to leave her place of residence can continue her life better. But of course, the house renovation process can only be carried out after the police line is revoked," he said.

Meanwhile, for residents who are willing to be relocated, the DKI Provincial Government has also prepared flats (rusun) as an alternative for housing. The DKI Provincial Government also opens options for residents who want to live in flats.

"If there are residents who want to be relocated to the flats, we have prepared them. Several flats are indeed provided to anticipate conditions like this," he said.

Deputy Governor Rano explained the importance of residents' preparedness in dealing with potential fires. He invites all RTs and RWs in Jakarta to optimize the use of Light Fire Extinguishing Equipment (APAR), as well as routinely checking electrical installations, especially in boarding houses and places of business.

"Most of the fires that occurred in Jakarta were caused by electrical short circuits and our own negligence. For example, the use of excessive stop contacts to charge electronic devices without being revoked. This could cause excessive heat and trigger a fire. Let's learn from this incident and together prevent similar fires from happening again," he said.

Previously, the Head of BPBD DKI Jakarta, Isnawa Adji, stated that four people died as a result of a fire incident that occurred on Jalan Kutilang, Bukit Duri, Tebet, South Jakarta, Saturday, July 19. All of them are children.

"Four people died," Isnawa said in his statement, Saturday, July 19.

The victims were identified as Putri Lafina (13), Khairunisa (3), Azkia (7), and Azizah (4).