Puslabfor Polri Teliti Sampel Abu Untuk Ungkap Penyebab Kebakaran Pasar Taman Puring

The National Police's Forensic Laboratory Center Team (Puslabfor) took a number of samples at the Taman Puring Market fire site, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. This step was taken to reveal the exact cause of the fire that scorched hundreds of stalls in the market.

"We secured evidence in the form of charcoal ash, cables, and electrical equipment that could potentially cause the fire," said Head of Sub-Division of Laka Bakar Puslabfor Polri, Kompol Henry Siahaan, when met at the location on Wednesday (30/7).

Accompanied by the ranks of the South Jakarta Metro Police, the Puslabfor team conducted a crime scene (TKP) to trace the starting point of the fire.

"From the first point of fire, we took evidence. From there we can find out the cause of the fire," explained Henry.

The evidence that has been collected will be examined further in the laboratory. The analysis process is estimated to take about a week.

"We can't confirm the exact cause before the laboratory examination results come out," he said.

The forensic team arrived at the location at around 11.51 WIB. As of Wednesday morning, the fire was still seen burning at several points, although this has entered its third day since the fire broke out on Monday night (28/7).

This great fire scorched about 552 kiosks in an area of 1,500 square meters. Although there were no casualties, the loss was estimated at Rp. 30 billion. Initial allegations stated that the fire was triggered by an electrical short circuit from one of the used clothing stores which at that time was closed.

Responding to the incident, DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung expressed his commitment to improving the Taman Puring Market. He promised that the revitalization would be carried out soon in order to restore the economic activities of the affected traders.