TKP Process, Police Will Involve Experts Investigating Pertamina Plumpang Depot Fire Case

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo at the location of the Pertamina Plumpang Depot fire, North Jakarta. Photo: Theresia Agatha/VOI

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo directly inspected the location of the fire at the Pertamina Plumpang Depot, Koja, North Jakarta, on Saturday afternoon, March 4.

General Sigit said a number of witnesses would be examined. Later, a number of experts will also be involved to reveal the cause of the great fire.

"The team is working. So, to explore, we will ask the witnesses that are needed, whether it is from the community, whether it is from Depo, experts, and so on, so that it becomes a conclusion regarding the cause of this fire," said Sigit at the location, Saturday, March 4.

Furthermore, said Sigit, a joint team from Bareskrim Polri and Polda Metro Jaya are also conducting an initial crime scene (TKP) at the location.

"Currently, the crime scene is being processed," he said.

It is known that the Pertamina Plumpang Depot fire occurred, on Friday night, March 3. The incident occurred at 20.11 WIB.

The violent incident also killed dozens of people at the location. To date, 17 people have died as a result of the Pertamina Plumpang Depot fire, dozens of people have been injured, and hundreds of others have been displaced.