SEMARANG - Central Java Police are still investigating the main cause of the fire at the Johar Relocation Market, Jalan Pelabuhan Ratu, Gayamsari, Semarang City. The market filled with hundreds of traders suddenly caught fire on Wednesday, January 2, at 18.15 WIB.
The fire was finally extinguished at around 23.00 WIB using three water cannons belonging to the Polrestabes and Polda Central Java, as well as dozens of firefighters (damkar) belonging to the Semarang City and Regency Governments.
Meanwhile, dozens of police officers secured the location and helped unravel the flow of traffic around the market.
Regarding this incident, the Central Java Police Chief through the Head of Humas Kombes Pol M Iqbal Alqudusy stated that his party was also concerned about the incident. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.
According to Kabidhumas, there were 512 kiosks that were burned down in the incident. The stalls are located in Blocks E-1 to E-8 and Blocks F-1 to F-8.
"This morning the Bidlabfor team went to the location to investigate the exact cause of the fire. The witnesses to the incident have been examined," said Iqbal through a release received via text message, Thursday, January 3.
Iqbal also explained that the witness to the incident explained that the first time he saw a fire coming from Block F-4, Johar Market Relocation. Then the fire spread to Block F and Block E.
"The fire spread quickly because of the location between the stalls that were close together. The material used was mostly wood. In addition, when the incident occurred, the wind was blowing hard," he explained.
Based on witness testimony, continued Iqbal, the fire is thought to have originated from an orange stall in Block F-4. However, he is reluctant to speculate and is still waiting for the full results of the investigation.
"There are zero fatalities and material losses for sure are still being recorded," concluded the Head of Humas.
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