'Woi Can Work No, This Is A Firefighter' Said A South Petojo Resident Who Was Angry About The Outlet Of Fire Car Water Supply

Fire in front of the Central Jakarta City Government office/ Photo: IST

Residents affected by the fire on Gang Kober Street, South Petojo Village, Gambir District, Central Jakarta are arguing with firefighters who continue to try to extinguish the fire.

Residents were upset because the water supply from the fire tank car quickly ran out and the lack of readiness for water supply. Meanwhile, the flames continued to grow because of the strong winds in the area.

"Short water supply, all water is lacking. The fire continues to grow. The cause is not knowing," said Dimas, one of the local residents to reporters, Wednesday, August 23, evening.

The process of extinguishing the fire was colored with tense to chaotic atmospheres in the central area of the city. Seen, many of the local residents took over the duties of the firefighters. They seemed to be fighting over a water hose that caused an argument.

Officers who are overwhelmed often get insults from local residents, hear insults that sound loud in the midst of worries.

"Woi can work or not, this employee is a firefighter," said another resident.

As a result of the chaos, the process of extinguishing the fire became increasingly focusless. Initially, the fire, which was initially resolved, has now flared up again to destroy the area.

Meanwhile, access to the location of the fire in a narrow alley also makes it difficult for firefighters. Of course, residents who interfered also made the blackout procession even more stalled.

Even so, firefighters seemed to continue to struggle to extinguish the fire, strategic locations also made some agencies within the City Government participate in handling it.

The sound of crying, worrying, and the ringing of the phone continued to be heard along in the area of number one person in Central Jakarta.

Previously, it was reported that residential areas on Jalan Gang Kober, Petojo Selatan Village, Gambir District, Central Jakarta were burned on Wednesday, August 23. The fire began to burn at around 20.20 WIB.

"We have deployed 12 fire engines with 36 personnel to the fire site. The extinguishing process is still being carried out," said Head of Central Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept., Asril Rizal, to reporters, Wednesday, August 23.