JAKARTA - An air cable that crosses the road on Pegangsaan Street, Menteng District, Central Jakarta, caught fire, Thursday, June 20, afternoon. Local residents who saw the incident were worried that sparks would spread to residents' homes. Moreover, the fire was not far from the Bakso Boedjangan restaurant.
"The object that caught fire was an electric cable," said Head of Central Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept., Asril Rizal when confirmed, Thursday, June 20.
The fire incident was reported to have occurred at 12.25 WIB. Then the fire incident was reported to the Menteng fire station.
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"We have deployed a unit with 4 fire engines at the location. Officers arrive at 12.30 WIB," he said.
Furthermore, officers tried to extinguish the fire by spraying water. As a result, the flames on the cable were extinguished at 12.35 WIB.
"After being localized (extinguished), we will cool down at the location. The blackout process will be completed at 12.40 WIB," he said.
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