Plastic Waste Plant Fire in Tangerang Sparks Panic Among Workers

Firefighters battled a significant blaze at a plastic waste processing plant in Sukadiri District, Tangerang Regency, Banten, on Monday morning. The fire, which began around 6:00 AM local time, quickly spread through stacks of used sacks, the primary material processed at the facility.

Seven fire engines and 35 personnel from the Tangerang Regency Fire and Rescue Agency (BPBD) were dispatched to the scene. The flammable nature of the materials at the plant caused the flames to grow rapidly, consuming a large portion of the production area. Employees working at the time reportedly panicked and evacuated the premises as the fire intensified.

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What burned was a plastic waste and sack processing plant. The initial point of fire was in the pile of sacks inside the factory.

Despite the rapid spread, fire officials managed to contain the blaze primarily within the factory's production zone, preventing it from spreading to adjacent structures. Syafrullah, Commander of the BPBD Fire Post, stated that the fire was brought under control after approximately two hours. He noted that the firefighting efforts were aided by the plant's proximity to a water source, ensuring a consistent supply for the fire trucks.

As of 9:00 AM, cooling operations were still underway to ensure no residual hotspots remained. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by local police. No fatalities or significant property damage figures have been released at this time.

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Alhamdulillah, the water source is close to the location, so the firefighting process went smoothly. Currently, officers are still carrying out cooling to ensure there are no remaining fire spots.