JAKARTA - The Regional Disaster Management Agency of Blora Regency, Central Java stated that there were more fatalities due to the oil well fire in Dukuh Gendono, Gandu Village, Bogorejo District, Blora Regency.
As of Monday (18/8) early morning, two residents were reported to have died from serious burns.
The Blora BPBD Rapid Response Team (TRC), Agung Triyono, revealed that the two victims were Tanek (60), a farmer from Gandu Village, and Sureni (52), a resident of Dukuh Gendono.
"In addition to the death toll, three other people including a toddler are still undergoing intensive treatment at the hospital," Agung said in Blora, Monday, early morning quoting Antara.
Not only claimed lives, this fire also forced 50 families (KK) to flee to relatives' homes and safe locations.
In fact, a number of residents' livestock were also evacuated, including six cows and three goats.
From the results of the temporary data collection, there was one house that was heavily damaged and three houses were moderately damaged due to the flames that grew.
"Until early this morning, the joint team was still trying to extinguish and monitor the location," added Agung.
Previously, the Head of the Service Division of RSUD dr. R. Soetijono Blora, dr. Farida Laela, confirmed that one person died and four people were seriously injured as a result of the incident.
"The injured victim suffered burns 70' 90 percent and is in the process of being referred," he explained.
Meanwhile, the Head of Public Relations of the Blora Police, AKP Gembong Widodo, explained that the fire occurred on Sunday (17/8) at around 12.30 WIB. The incident began when an oil well belonging to residents experienced a blowout that triggered a large burst of fire.
The fire immediately engulfed the drilling area. Residents panicked and rushed to save themselves," said AKP Gembong.
Five fire engines were deployed to extinguish the fire.
Until early Monday morning, the fire was still burning and joint officers continued to try to handle it.
Police officers have also installed police lines around the location and are still investigating the exact cause of the illegal oil well fire.
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