The Explosion In Setiabudi, South Jakarta, Came From The Oxygen Cylinder Refill Store

Fire In Setiabudi, South Jakarta/ Photo; IST

JAKARTA The explosion that occurred on Jalan Dr Saharjo No. 90, Menteng Atas, Setiabudi, South Jakarta, turned out to come from a shop refilling oxygen cylinders. Even though it is currently raining, the fire that is burning is getting bigger and makes residents and firefighters fight with fire.

However, the cause of the explosion is not yet known. What is certain is that until now the fire accompanied by black smoke is getting bigger.

In the middle of the flames, several explosions were heard. It is suspected that the explosion came from oxygen gas cylinders.

Local residents also tried to extinguish the fire with firefighters. The atmosphere at the location looks so tense. Motorcyclists passing by at the scene stopped to see the fire situation.

There are also local residents who are trying to save valuables. They are worried that the fire will spread to the surrounding buildings.

It is known that 100 personnel and 27 units of the South Jakarta Damkar were deployed to the location to extinguish the fire.

"At 14:52 WIB arrived at the scene. The beginning of the blackout was 14.55 WIB," he said.