Was Treated, Pertamina Plumpang Depot Fire Victim Who Died Increased By 1 Person

Depo Plumpang after the fire (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Head of the DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Isnawa Adji said that the number of victims of the Pertamina Plumpang Depot fire who died increased by one person. The victim was treated at the hospital. "The death toll increased by 1 person, bringing the total death toll to 33 people," Isnawa said in his statement, Friday, March 24. Then, there are still 11 people who received treatment from the medical team at the hospital. Isnawa claims that the DKI Provincial Government continues to ensure the condition of the victims is in optimal handling. Meanwhile, since Thursday, March 16, Isnawa said that no residents were still affected by the fire. They have received temporary housing facilities from Pertamina. During the disaster management, we synergized with various parties to distribute various aids consisting of food, clothing, medicines and various other basic needs. This is our effort to ensure the best and optimal service for the victims, said Isnawa. In population services at refugee camps, the DKI Provincial Government has carried out 442 services, including community card printing services (KTP), family card printing (KK), registration of digital population identity (IKD), application for birth and death certificates, and consultation. "In addition, various assistance for victims and refugees has been provided, synergizing with the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the Social Service (Dinsos), and health services from the Health Office (Dinkes)," he explained. For information, the fire at Pertamina Plumpang's Oil Fuel Terminal (TBBM) hit on Friday, March 3 at 20.11 WIB. Pertamina's gasoline pipe fire spread to a residence in Rawabadak Selatan Village, Koja District, North Jakarta. At first, residents smelled strong gas about 30 minutes before the fire broke out. There was no warning from Pertamina regarding the condition. After that, the first explosion occurred. The fire spread to the settlements. Residents panicked and tried to save themselves. The fire was only extinguished on Saturday, March 4 at 02.19 WIB.