JAKARTA - Five fishing boats caught fire at Muara Baru Port, North Jakarta, this morning. Based on preliminary calculations, the value of the loss reached Rp. 2.7 billion.
"The loss is considered at Rp2,750,000,000," said Head of Gulkarmat Jakut, Gatot Sulaeman, Saturday, August 16.
The fishing boats that caught fire included KM Starindo Jaya, two vessels that were not yet operating, ships made of sea, and one repair ship.
In addition, from the results of the temporary investigation, the fire was first caused by a short circuit.
Based on witness testimony, the fire emerged from the Starindo Jaya 1 ship, precisely at the back. Then, the fire tried to be extinguished but failed.
In fact, the bigger the flame, the more windy it was at that time. Until finally the fire grabbed several other ships.
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"The alleged cause of the electrical short in the electrical panel," said Gatot.
In an effort to extinguish the fire, dozens of personnel were deployed. The extinguishing process was carried out from 07.55 WIB until it ended at 11.10 WIB.
"The deployment of fire vehicle units is 16 units and 90 personnel," said Gatot.
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