8 Fire Cars Deployed To Put Out The Aur Kuning Market Fire, 80 People Refuge

Residents on the flyover of Pasar Simpang Aur Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Wednesday (13/3/2024). BETWEEN/Altas Maulana.

The fire engulfed the Aur Kuning Market, Bukittinggi, West Sumatra (West Sumatra). A total of 35 personnel and 8 fire engines (damkar) were deployed to tame the red rooster. "There were seven houses and one warehouse unit burned to the ground. 80 people were affected and had to be temporarily evacuated because the sangar was dangerous due to their location in a densely populated area," said Head of the Bukittinggi Damkar Service Efriadi in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Wednesday, March 13, confiscated by Antara. He explained that the location of the fire was right in front of Simpang Aur Kuning Market and terminal, causing residents to crowded to locations with some shop owners trying to evacuate their merchandise. "The cause of the fire is not yet known, it is currently being investigated by the police. The loss is around Rp500 million," he said. He said, the fire was successfully extinguished by 8 Bukittinggi Damkar fleets assisted by a fleet of Padang Panjang City Fire and Agam Regency. The fire, he said, occurred at around 12.00 WIB. However, due to a narrow location and densely populated fire, it could only be extinguished at around 13.00 WIB. "The obstacle faced in the field is the main narrow road conditions, because its location is in residential areas," he said.

He appealed to residents to be careful and ensure conditions when leaving the house. "Moreover, at this time Ramadhan, there may be an electrical device or cooking that is forgotten to be deadly when leaving the house. Make sure the conditions around are safe," he said.