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Building in Cikini, Central Jakarta Catches Fire; 22 Fire Engines Deployed
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Building in Cikini, Central Jakarta Catches Fire; 22 Fire Engines Deployed

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A fire broke out at the Ruko Central building on Jalan Cikini Raya in Central Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • 22 fire engines and 105 personnel were deployed to combat the blaze, which was reported around 2:45 PM local time.
  • Firefighters managed to contain the fire, and the cause is currently under investigation.

A significant fire erupted at the Ruko Central building located on Jalan Cikini Raya in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday afternoon. The Jakarta Fire Department received the alert about the blaze at approximately 2:45 PM Western Indonesian Time.

In response to the emergency, a substantial contingent of 22 fire engines and 105 personnel was dispatched to the scene. The fire-fighting operation commenced shortly after, at 2:52 PM. Firefighters worked diligently to bring the situation under control, successfully localizing the fire by 3:30 PM.

The process of cooling down the affected area began at 3:45 PM, with the situation at the site described as being in the cooling phase. Videos circulating on social media showed flames emanating from the exterior of the building as fire crews worked to extinguish the fire.

As of the latest reports, the cause of the fire remains unknown and is currently under investigation. Authorities are working to determine the origin and circumstances that led to the incident.

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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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