The Number Of Fatalities In The Deadly Tangerang Prison Fire Increases, A Total Of 43 Inmates

JAKARTA - Two prisoners from the Tangerang Class I Penitentiary have died as a result of a deadly fire incident. Although, they had time to undergo intensive treatment.

"Two inmates who were being treated have died", said Head of Public Relations and Protocol of the Directorate General of Corrections, Rika Apriyanti when confirmed, Thursday, September 9.

The two inmates were previously treated at the Regional General Hospital. However, during treatment, their condition worsened.

With this additional death toll, a total of 43 inmates died as a result of the deadly fire.

"That's right (a total of 43 prisoners)", said Rika.

Previously, the Tangerang Class I Prison caught fire on Wednesday, September 8, in the early hours of the morning. As a result of the fire, 41 inmates died.

In addition, it was recorded that 8 inmates suffered serious injuries and 72 inmates suffered minor injuries. They have been taken to the clinic for treatment.

So far, the cause of the fire is still being investigated. However, it is suspected that the cause was an electric short circuit.