A large fire hit a densely populated residential area on Jalan Tegal Amba, RT 02/01, Pondok Bambu Village, Duren Sawit District, East Jakarta. Dozens of houses were reportedly burned to the ground in this incident, Friday, February 28, 2025, at around 18.00 WIB
According to eyewitness accounts, Rasta, the fire started when the garbage was not being properly monitored. The fire from the trash then spread and burned the flammable material around it.
"Initially there were people burning garbage, then the fire spread," said Rasta.
The flames quickly grew, exacerbated by strong winds at the scene. Firefighters face difficulties in reaching the hotspots because the location of the fire is in a narrow alley.
"Take a new lane, sir, the hose. Spray it from another direction," shouted a resident to the firefighters at the location.
A total of 11 fire engines and 55 personnel were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire. As of 18.55 WIB, officers were still trying to control and extinguish the remnants of the fire at the scene.
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The situation at the location of the fire was very boisterous. Local residents appear alert and selective in monitoring people who enter the fire area.
In fact, there was an argument between the medical team who used a motorbike and residents when they tried to access the location.
Until this news was revealed, there had been no official reports of casualties or injuries.
Authorities are still conducting further investigations regarding the exact cause of the fire and the amount of losses incurred.
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