A car and garage belonging to a resident of Gluntung Lor, Caturharjo,\nPandak, Bantul were engulfed in flames. The fire broke out after the\nowner charged the battery using a charger and, when starting the\nvehicle, flames emerged from the carburetor, spreading to destroy the\ncar.<\/p>\n
Bantul Police Regional Public Relations Chief Iptu Rita Hidayanto\nstated the incident began when the homeowner, AS (36), was charging the\ncar battery using a charger in his garage around 10:00 WIB. AS then\nattempted to start the vehicle.<\/p>\n
\u2018After starting the vehicle, flames suddenly erupted from the\ncarburetor,\u2019 he told reporters on Wednesday (27 May 2026).<\/p>\n
Upon noticing flames from the carburetor, AS tried to extinguish the\nfire by covering it with a wet towel, but his efforts proved\nunsuccessful.<\/p>\n
\u2018The fire intensified and spread, engulfing the entire car and the\ngarage,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n
AS then shouted for help, and locals rushed to assist in putting out\nthe fire. However, the flames persisted, prompting residents to contact\nthe fire brigade.<\/p>\n
Upon arrival, firefighters immediately began extinguishing the\nflames, which were soon brought under control,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
As a result of the fire, AS suffered losses including the complete\ndestruction of the car and the garage roof. Iptu Rita confirmed there\nwere no casualties or injuries.<\/p>\n
The fire was caused by fuel spilling from the carburetor and soaking\nother parts. When starting the vehicle, a spark from the charged battery\nignited the spilled fuel,\u2019 he explained.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bantul-residents-car-and-garage-destroyed-in-fire-after-battery-charging-incident-1779890210", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }