BBM Tank Truck Fire Incident In Cengkareng, Pertamina: No Mental Victim

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Pertamina confirmed that the fire incident that occurred on the Jakarta Outer Ring Road, Duri Kosambi, Cengkareng, West Jakarta, on Friday, November 18, did not cause any casualties.

This was conveyed by Area Manager Comm, Rel & CSR Pertamina Patra Niaga West Java Regional, Eko Kristiawan, in a written statement, Saturday, November 19.

"There were no victims in this incident. The fire was successfully extinguished with the help of the West Jakarta Damkar," said Eko.

Furthermore, said Eko, his party also ensured that the incident did not interfere with Pertamina's activities in supplying fuel to a number of areas in DKI Jakarta.

"Pertamina ensures that the incident does not interfere with the stock and supply of fuel for the Jakarta area and its surroundings. The community's fuel needs can still be met from the nearest Pertamina gas stations," he explained.

Until now, Eko said that his party was still coordinating with the police to determine what caused the fire.

"The cause of the incident will be further investigated, in collaboration with the authorities," he added.

For your information, there has been an incident of a tank car fire carrying a Pertalite type product on the Jakarta Outer Ring Road, Duri Kosambi, Cengkareng, West Jakarta, on Friday, November 18, evening.

The incident occurred at around 21.56 WIB. The tank truck fire was quite horrendous. This is because a video showing the incident on social media shows a fairly large fire in the incident.

Congestion also occurred due to the impact of the Pertamina tank fire.