Pertamina Evacuates Residents Around Refinery Fire Locations In Cilacap, Central Java

Pertamina oil refinery burns (Special)

JAKARTA - Pertamina International Refinery Corporate Secretary Ifki Sukarya said his party was checking the community around the PT Pertamina refinery fire area in Banjaran, Donan Village, Cilacap, Central Java.

The location of the fire is not far from the main entrance gate of the RU IV Cilacap Refinery. At this time, firefighters are still trying to extinguish the blaze so that it doesn't spread.

"Pertamina is currently also checking the community around the incident area to ensure the community is in a safe condition. For people located in the area closest to the location, an evacuation will be carried out to move the community to a safer area," Ifki said in an electronic message, Saturday , November 13th.

Pertamina is currently making maximum efforts to extinguish the tank fire. The fire is estimated to have occurred around 7:20 p.m. WIB. Pertamina does not yet know the exact cause of the fire.

"Efforts to extinguish the fire are carried out intensively by using the High Capacity Foam Monitor on the burning tank, while the surrounding tanks are cooled with water sprinklers to prevent the fire from spreading," he explained.

Currently, Pertamina also ensures that the supply of fuel and LPG to the community is safe and does not experience disruption.