JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government will form an investigation team consisting of cross-working units of regional devices (SKPD) to find out the cause of the fire at the fruit kiosk at the Kramat Jati Market, East Jakarta, Monday, December 15 morning.
In addition, the Governor of DKI Jakarta Pramono Anung also ordered his staff to prepare mitigation steps so that similar incidents do not happen again. This was revealed by the Special Staff of the Governor of DKI Jakarta for Social Communication, Chico Hakim.
"To support recovery, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government will immediately form a joint investigation team with related agencies to investigate the exact cause of the fire and prevent similar incidents in the future," Chico told reporters, Monday, December 15.
Then, the DKI Provincial Government prepared temporary relocation efforts for affected traders and the distribution of emergency assistance will be coordinated with PD Pasar Jaya and the village.
"To all traders, residents, and families affected, we convey full solidarity and commitment to restore market activities as quickly as possible. Stay calm, obey the officers' appeals, and avoid the incident area for the sake of mutual safety," he said.
In handling the fire, Chico revealed that the main focus of handling was directed at the safety of traders, residents, and officers who were at the scene.
In addition to firefighters, handling on the ground involves police elements to manage traffic and evacuation, as well as medical personnel to anticipate handling of minor injuries.
"The extinguishing process is prioritized with a strategy to prevent the spread of fire to other market areas, considering that this area is a vital food distribution center for the people of Jakarta," said Chico.
It is known that the Kramat Jati Central Market fire occurred on Monday, December 15 at around 07.24 WIB. When the fire started to flare up, traders and residents around panicked. A number of traders tried to save some of their merchandise.
The DKI Jakarta Gulkarmat Service deployed 19 fire trucks with 95 personnel. The first unit arrived and began putting out the fire at 07.29 WIB. The fire was successfully localized at 08.06 WIB and cooling began at 08.20 WIB.
Initial information said the fire was suspected to have originated from the papaya los area with semi-permanent materials that are easily flammable. Witnesses at the location also reported hearing two explosions as the fire began to grow.
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