Dozens of Kiosks Destroyed in Kampung Lio, Depok Fire

A fire engulfed more than a dozen kiosks in the Kampung Lio area of Depok City, Indonesia, on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2026. The blaze, which reportedly began in a laundry kiosk, quickly escalated, consuming the semi-permanent structures that housed various businesses.

Witnesses described the scene as rapidly deteriorating. Romlah, a 60-year-old resident, was walking nearby when the fire broke out around 5:30 PM local time. She received word from neighbors and rushed home, concerned for her family. Upon arrival, she saw flames engulfing multiple kiosks, prompting her to move belongings from her own home as a precaution.

Romlah noted that the fire spread quickly due to the construction materials of the kiosks, many of which were made of semi-permanent materials and contained flammable items. The absence of people in some businesses, like the laundry, meant there was no immediate attempt to extinguish the fire, leaving residents to use available tools to combat the flames.

The Depok Fire and Rescue Service received the report at 5:31 PM and dispatched three fire engines with 12 personnel. Firefighters encountered difficulties due to limited water sources, with the nearest being Situ Rawa Besar. The close proximity of the buildings and their flammable contents further complicated efforts to contain the spread.

Despite the extensive damage to the kiosks, authorities confirmed that there were no fatalities or injuries. The exact extent of the financial losses is still under investigation, as the fire also affected a nearby scrap location. Firefighters continued to work on extinguishing any remaining embers at the scene.