West Jakarta City Government Urges Residents Not To Burn Garbage During Hot Weather

JAKARTA - The West Jakarta City Government issued an appeal so that residents do not burn garbage during hot weather like what happened in the capital city in the next few days. West Jakarta Fire and Rescue Agency (PKP) Operation Sjukri Bahanan confirmed in Jakarta, Tuesday 10 May. According to Sjukri, burning garbage can cause fires to spread to other buildings through leaves or grass intermediaries. The heat causes the grass and leaves to dry out and catch fire. "In addition, some residents if they burn garbage, they are left unattended. Over time, the fire spreads to the grass and weeds," he explained, quoted by Antara. throw cigarette butts carelessly, especially on piles of leaves or grass. He highlights the phenomenon of tires It's like a car driver who throws cigarette butts into a field full of weeds on the side of the toll road. We urge you to be more careful," he explained. Sjukri hopes that the public can follow this advice in order to avoid fire accidents.