3 Kg Gas Cylinder In Tangerang Leaks, 8 Kiosk Luder Burns

The Fried Rice Kiosk caught fire due to a leaking 3 kg gas cylinder/ Photo

TANGERANG A number of buildings consisting of 6 kiosks, and 2 houses on Jalan Beringin, Cibodas, Tangerang City, Wednesday, February 20, at 09.00 WIB caught fire. The cause is suspected to be a leak of a 3-kilogram gas cylinder.

Gas leaks, 6 kiosks, 1 house and 1 rented house that caught fire. The cause was a gas leak," said Head of UPT Damkar and Rescue for Cibodas Victim Muhammad Syahri when met at the location, Wednesday, February 20.

Syahri explained that this morning the fried rice kiosk was preparing dishes for sale. However, suddenly, the 3 kg tube gas leaked, until finally sparks appeared.

Witnesses at the scene tried to extinguish it. But his efforts failed. The fire grew bigger and spread to other kiosks on the side.

A total of 8 buildings were affected in the incident.

"The cause is suspected to be due to a gas leak from the fried rice kiosk," he said.

Firefighters who received the report immediately went to the location with 9 units and dozens of personnel. The fire can be controlled from 10.30 WIB.

"Now it's the digining stage," he said.

Regarding the loss, Syahri admitted that he could not convey it, because it was still being collected. However, he revealed that there were 2 victims in this incident with burns on their heads and hands.