After The Fire, Halim Fast Train Station Conditions Are Safe And There Are No Casualties

KCIC office at Halim Station, East Jakarta. (Photo: Doc. KCIC Public Relations)

JAKARTA - PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) together with PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) as contractors have confirmed that the Halim Fast Train Station is in safe condition after the fire incident that occurred on Monday morning, September 11.

"The part in the station building is confirmed to be in good condition and all functions can run normally," said PT KCIC Corporate Secretary GM Eva Chairunisa in a written statement, Monday, September 11.

Eva memastikan tidak ada korban jiwa dalam insiden kebakaran tersebut.

"Firefighters have carried out a thorough examination to ensure conditions remain under control. There were no casualties in this incident," he said.

The cause of the fire is still in the process of being investigated.

"The cause of the incident is currently in the investigation process. KCIC will also continue to coordinate with contractors to ensure the safety and security of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project," concluded Eva.

Previously reported, the Indonesia China Fast Train (KCIC) in the Halim area, Halim Perdana Kusuma Village, Makasar District, East Jakarta, was reported to have caught fire, Monday morning, September 11.

The fire incident was reported to the East Jakarta Fire and Rescue Service (Sudin Gulkarmat) at around 01.26 WIB.

A total of 5 fire engines were deployed to extinguish the burning object at the high-speed train office.