Jakarta Warns Residents of Blazes During Long Dry Season

Jakarta residents are being warned to brace for an increased risk of fires as the city anticipates a prolonged dry season. Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo stressed the importance of public cooperation in fire prevention efforts, particularly in densely populated areas.

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We strongly urge residents to participate in the joint security efforts, especially in sensitive, densely populated areas like Tambora, Cakung, and so on.

"We strongly urge residents to participate in the joint security efforts, especially in sensitive, densely populated areas like Tambora, Cakung, and so on," Pramono stated. He specifically cautioned against carelessly discarding cigarette butts, emphasizing that such actions could easily trigger a blaze.

The governor's warning comes as the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts an extended dry period for Jakarta this year. This heightened potential for fires necessitates increased vigilance from all residents.

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For example, don't throw cigarette butts carelessly after smoking, as this could trigger a fire.

To enhance immediate response capabilities, the Jakarta Provincial Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) is conducting outreach programs. Furthermore, a Gubernatorial Regulation now requires each neighborhood unit (RW) to possess at least one fire extinguisher (APAR). This initiative aims to enable quicker initial responses before professional firefighters can arrive on the scene.

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Therefore, through the Jakarta Provincial Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), we have also conducted outreach, including urging each neighborhood unit (RW) to acquire one fire extinguisher.