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Fire Engulfs Bekasi Neighborhood; Textile Waste Warehouse Suspected Origin
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Fire Engulfs Bekasi Neighborhood; Textile Waste Warehouse Suspected Origin

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A fire broke out in a densely populated residential area in Gandamekar, Bekasi, West Java.
  • Six fire engines were dispatched to combat the blaze, which destroyed several homes.
  • The fire is suspected to have originated from a textile waste storage warehouse.

A significant fire erupted in Gandamekar, Cikarang Barat, Bekasi, engulfing a densely populated residential area on Sunday evening. The blaze, which began around 4:30 PM local time, quickly spread, destroying multiple homes and causing several roofs to collapse. The smell of burning permeated the air, and the walls of the houses were blackened by the intense heat.

Yes, still extinguishing.

— SaidA call center officer for the Bekasi Fire Department confirming the ongoing efforts to put out the fire.

Emergency services responded swiftly, with six fire engines deployed to the scene on Jalan H Mad Boich Idris. Firefighters worked to control the flames amidst a chaotic scene, as residents gathered to assess the damage to their properties. The fire department confirmed the incident was still under active suppression for an extended period.

Waste warehouse (source of fire).

— Aiptu GiriGandamekar Binmaspol (community police officer) indicating the suspected origin of the fire.

Initial investigations suggest the fire may have started in a warehouse storing textile waste, commonly known as "lawon." This material, consisting of fabric remnants from garment industries and households, can be highly flammable. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the fire, stating that the investigation is ongoing and the sudden nature of the incident requires further examination. There have been no immediate reports of casualties.

Still being investigated because it was sudden.

— Aiptu GiriGandamekar Binmaspol explaining the need for further investigation into the fire's cause.
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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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