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BPK Official Dies in Jakarta House Fire
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BPK Official Dies in Jakarta House Fire

From CNN Indonesia · (7m ago) Indonesian Critical tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A fire at the Jakarta residence of BPK official Haerul Saleh resulted in his death.
  • A witness reported Saleh shouted "fire" before succumbing to the blaze.
  • The fire, which originated in his fourth-floor study, is under investigation, with initial theories pointing to renovation materials.

Tragedy struck in South Jakarta as Haerul Saleh, a prominent member of the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK), died in a fire at his home. Witnesses recount Saleh's desperate cries of "fire" as the blaze engulfed his residence. The fire reportedly started in his study on the fourth floor, where he was working with a colleague. Firefighters responded swiftly, extinguishing the fire within an hour. While the exact cause remains under investigation, initial reports suggest flammable materials from ongoing renovations may have been a factor. The incident has sent shockwaves, with the Minister of Agriculture confirming Saleh's passing. The Jakarta Selatan Fire and Rescue Agency is conducting a thorough investigation, including a crime scene examination, to determine the precise cause and extent of the damage. This unfortunate event serves as a somber reminder of the dangers of fire and the importance of safety protocols, even in residential settings.

The Bapak shouted, shouted fire. We went up again and told the residents here to immediately call the fire department.

— ArpenA witness, who is also the victim's house guard, describes the moments leading up to Haerul Saleh's death during the fire.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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