Massive Fire Destroys 60 Homes in Jakarta, Displacing 720 Residents

A devastating fire swept through the Muara Angke neighborhood in North Jakarta on Wednesday night, consuming 60 homes and leaving 720 residents displaced. The blaze, which broke out on Jalan Dermaga Ujung, RW 22, in Pluit, required over five hours of intensive firefighting efforts to bring under control.

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This morning, we were at the scene, conducting examinations and cordoning off the area.

Authorities from the Sunda Kelapa Police and Tanjung Priok Port Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. "This morning, we were at the scene, conducting examinations and cordoning off the area," stated AKP Eri Suroto, Head of Criminal Investigation at the Sunda Kelapa Police. He confirmed that the investigation and crime scene processing were ongoing.

The fire impacted 180 families, affecting a total of 720 individuals. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported. However, two people were injured: a 54-year-old identified as BH, who sustained a knee injury, and a firefighter, TM, also 54, who suffered a stab wound to the leg. Both were taken to Atma Jaya Pluit Hospital.

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Total there are 180 families with 720 souls who were affected by this incident.

The North and Thousand Islands Fire and Rescue Service reported that the fire, which started at 6:54 PM, was finally extinguished at 12:12 AM on Thursday. The affected area spanned approximately 2,400 square meters. "Alhamdulillah, the fire has been extinguished and the incident has been brought under control by the officers," said Gatot Sulaeman, Head of Operations for the service.

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Alhamdulillah, the fire has been extinguished and the incident has been brought under control by the officers.