JAKARTA - There was an explosion of a tanker at Pertamina gas station on Jalan MT Haryono, South Jakarta. Black smoke rose as a result of the explosion.

VP of Corporate Communication of Pertamina, Fajriyah Usman, explained that the explosion was caused by a tanker filled with burning fuel. It is suspected that the fuel tank car exploded just as it was about to refuel.

"The tanker had caught fire. However, the condition has been handled quickly and is conducive again," Fajriyah told reporters, Tuesday, December 1.

Fajriyah confirmed that currently the gas stations are safe. In addition, there were no victims in this explosion, even though the location of the gas station is on the main road of MT Haryono, South Jakarta.

"There were no casualties and the cause of the tank car fire is being investigated," he said.

The gas station at MT Haryono cannot operate even though “the tanker fire has been resolved.

"The situation is safe. The fire was extinguished. However, the gas station has not been opened for operation yet, "he said.


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