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        "msgid": "bpbd-collaborates-with-academics-to-investigate-mysterious-fires-in-seyegan-sleman-1780059428",
        "date": "2026-05-29 15:41:19",
        "title": "BPBD Collaborates with Academics to Investigate Mysterious Fires in Seyegan, Sleman",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK_JOGJA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Mysterious fires continue to plague a house in Sleman despite repeated repairs to the septic tank, which was initially blamed for methane gas leaks. The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has enlisted academic experts to scientifically determine the cause, while emergency supplies are being distributed and residents temporarily evacuated. The incident has baffled investigators as flames persist unpredictably in various parts of the property.",
        "content": "<p>Mutfiana\u2019s house in Padukuhan Mriyan X, Margomulyo, Seyegan, Sleman,\ncontinues to be plagued by mysterious fires. The Sleman Regional\nDisaster Management Agency (BPBD) will collaborate with academics to\ninvestigate the source of the flames. Bambang Kuntoro, Head of Emergency\nand Logistics at Sleman BPBD, stated his office has reached out to\nseveral universities, including ITB, UPN, and UGM. However, only ITB has\nresponded so far. \u2018We\u2019re initially discussing the details. ITB has\nresponded to some queries, but they can\u2019t come in due to the distance.\nUGM and UPN haven\u2019t replied yet, and our Pusdalop hasn\u2019t responded\neither,\u2019 Bambang told journalists on Friday (29 May 2026). Bambang said\nacademic involvement is needed to scientifically determine the fire\u2019s\ncause. The current theory suggests methane gas from a septic tank leak\nis responsible. \u2018Why involve academics? In the pentahelix model,\nacademics contribute their specialised expertise,\u2019 he said. Scientific\nclarification is needed as the septic tank was repaired per Gegana team\nadvice. Yet, fires continue to break out randomly. \u2018The septic tank has\nbeen cleaned, emptied, and the pipes replaced \u2013 even new ones. It should\nbe fresh, yet fires keep appearing unpredictably,\u2019 he added. \u2018Fires\nerupt on walls, in bedrooms, the living room. Even burning towels is\nunderstandable as fabric ignites easily, but an aquarium? That\u2019s\nbizarre,\u2019 he continued. While awaiting academic investigations, Sleman\nBPBD is providing emergency supplies such as food. They have advised\nresidents to evacuate temporarily and remain vigilant to prevent the\nfire from spreading. \u2018We\u2019re also providing sufficient emergency aid \u2013\nmattresses, blankets, and some food supplies,\u2019 he said. Mutfiana,\ncontacted separately, confirmed fires persist to this day. The latest\nincident occurred after Friday prayers, with a new fire spot detected.\n\u2018The aquarium fire happened yesterday. Today, after Friday prayers,\nflames appeared again,\u2019 said Fia. Previously reported, residents of\nPadukuhan Mriyan X, Margomulyo, Seyegan, Sleman, were alarmed by\nrecurring fires that destroyed household items in one home. \u2018It started\nSaturday (23 May) at midnight. First, fabrics caught fire, then spread\nto door frames,\u2019 said the homeowner, Mutfiana, when interviewed by\njournalists on Sunday (24 May 2026). However, flames soon reappeared in\ndifferent locations, burning other items. The incidents have continued\nto recur,\u2019 she added. Meanwhile, officers from Sleman Police Station\u2019s\nInafis team and the DIY Police Force\u2019s Gegana team visited the scene for\nforensic analysis. Preliminary findings suggest methane gas from the\nseptic tank triggered the fires. \u2018According to Gegana team findings,\nmethane gas leaking from a septic tank with non-compliant gas drainage\npipes entered the house, causing the fires,\u2019 said Seyegan Police Chief\nAKP Pujiono during confirmation on Sunday (24 May).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bpbd-collaborates-with-academics-to-investigate-mysterious-fires-in-seyegan-sleman-1780059428",
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