Triplek Warehouse In Cipinang Burns, Losses Reaches IDR 1 Billion

JAKARTA - A triplet warehouse and a resident's house in the area of Jalan Cipinang Muara 2, RT 01/04, Klender Village, Duren Sawit District, East Jakarta, was burned down. The fire continued to grow because building materials were flammable at the scene.

"The object caught fire in a triplet warehouse and house. The loss reached more than 1 billion rupiahs," said Head of East Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-dept., Gatot Sulaeman, Wednesday, May 31.

Luckily, there were no casualties as a result of this fire incident. Officers managed to evacuate 16 people from the burning building.

"The area of the object that burned was about 400 meters and 250 square meters. The cause of the fire is not yet known, it is still under investigation," he said.

From witness testimony to officers, it was only discovered when the fire had grown on the back of the warehouse and housing. The fire then spread into the warehouse.

"The fire was extinguished after 23 fire engines were deployed to the fire site," he said.

Meanwhile, the fire case is still being handled by the Duren Sawit Police.