Mercedes-Benz Destroyed in Workshop Fire in Cimahi, Indonesia

A Mercedes-Benz car was engulfed in flames and completely destroyed at a restoration and body shop in Cimahi, West Java, Indonesia, on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The fire broke out around 4:30 PM local time while the vehicle, belonging to the workshop owner, was undergoing repairs.

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The incident happened at 4:30 (PM). While welding the car, suddenly the fire hit the gasoline, and it grew large.

According to Dadang Budiono, a workshop employee, the fire started when welding sparks ignited gasoline. "The incident happened at 4:30 (PM). While welding the car, suddenly the fire hit the gasoline, and it grew large," he said. Employees attempted to extinguish the blaze with available tools, but the fire intensified rapidly, causing panic among those at the workshop and nearby residents due to the shop's proximity to homes.

The Cimahi City Fire Department received the report at approximately 4:36 PM and dispatched three fire engines, one rescue unit, and 12 personnel. The fire was contained and extinguished by 5:00 PM. The affected area was approximately 40 square meters, encompassing the car workshop.

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The fire was contained and extinguished by 5:00 PM. The affected area was approximately 40 square meters, the car workshop.

Indrahadi, Commander of Rescue Unit 1 for the Cimahi City Fire Department, confirmed that there were no fatalities. The fire was prevented from spreading to adjacent houses and a wood shop. The estimated loss due to the fire is around Rp100 million, with Rp25 million attributed to the workshop and Rp75 million to the destroyed Mercedes-Benz.

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The estimated loss for the workshop is Rp25 million and for the burned Mercedes-Benz is estimated at Rp75 million.