Visiting The Taman Sari Fire Site, Anies Promises To Prepare Temporary Shelter

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan visited the fire location at RT 02/01, Kelurahan Keagungan, Kecamatan Taman Sari, West Jakarta (DKI Pemprov Humas)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan visited the fire location at RT 02/01, Kelurahan Keagungan, Kecamatan Taman Sari, West Jakarta. Anies checked a number of houses that had been burnt down by fire.

"This afternoon, together with the West Jakarta Regional Secretary and Mayor, the Head of BPBD, and the Head of the DKI Jakarta Social Service, visited the fire location in Taman Sari. So far the data has continued to grow, but so far there are 130 houses 263 families and 822 people affected," said Anies at the location, Monday, April 19.

Anies also directly observed the distribution of aid to refugees and the process of clearing the fire site. Anies ensured that all the basic needs of the affected refugees were met.

Anies said safe temporary housing is also a priority so that residents are more comfortable undergoing the post-fire recovery process.

"The steps taken by the government ensure that all residents are safe. Then residents who need a temporary place are prepared, as well as basic needs such as food, clothing and health services, all of which are prepared by the Social Agency and BPBD, "said Anies.

The fire in Taman Sari broke out on Sunday, April 18th. Residents of fire victims on Jalan Keadilan I Tamansari, West Jakarta, suspect that the fire originated from an argument between the husband and wife in one of the rented houses.

"The fire from one of the rented houses was triggered by an argument between the husband and wife. The couple made a lot of noise, one of which was burning a pillow, so that it spread to other items," said one resident named Danang.

Danang knows that family problems are the cause of the fire from posts through WhatsApp's friendship media.

"One of the couples recorded and distributed via WhatsApp," said Danang.

A rented house in a densely populated area caused the fire to rapidly grow and spread in all directions, from electricity, LPG cylinders, motorbikes and even exploded.