Fire At The Tanah Abang Densely Populated Settlement Area

JAKARTA - The densely populated settlement in the area of Jalan Tanah Abang V, RT 03/03, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta was hit by a fire on Sunday, February 26, afternoon.

"It is not yet known how many houses burned down, currently they are still in the process of being extinguished," said Head of Central Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept., Asril Rizal when confirmed, Sunday, February 26.

The fire was reported at around 17.35 WIB. Currently, the process of extinguishing the fire continues to be carried out by officers at the fire site. A total of 14 fire engines were deployed to extinguish the fire that was still burning.

"Meanwhile 14 cars were deployed," he said.

The flames continue to burn until now. The puff of smoke continued to soar into the air until it was seen until the HI Roundabout area.