The Deputy Governor of Jakarta, Rano Karno, stated that the majority\nof fire cases in Jakarta are caused by short circuits or electrical\nmalfunctions. Rano requested that the public pay closer attention to the\ncondition of electrical installations in their homes to prevent\nfires.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Jakarta Provincial Government is concerned about these\nincidents. Once again, what we can do is repeat our warning to the\npublic: the first thing that must be maintained is electrical safety,\u201d\nsaid Rano while inspecting the site of a fire in a densely populated\nresidential area in Kebon Kosong, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday\n(2\/6\/2026).<\/p>\n
According to him, based on surveys and evaluations conducted by the\nJakarta Provincial Government, most fires in the capital originate from\nelectrical installation issues. \u201cBecause in Jakarta, on average, fires\noccur due to electrical short circuits. Based on our survey, it is\nalmost 95 per cent,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
He explained that the excessive use of electricity at a single socket\npoint is a common finding in densely populated settlements. \u201cI\napologise, everyone knows the situation. Sometimes in houses like these,\none socket has 10 mobile phone chargers plugged in, along with stoves\nand various other appliances. As a result, overheating occurs,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Rano stated that such conditions risk triggering short circuits,\nwhich can subsequently lead to fires. Therefore, he urged residents to\nuse electrical installations according to their capacity and safety\nstandards.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, he admitted that he had intended to visit the site\nsince the night of the incident, but his visit was delayed to avoid\ndisrupting the emergency response process. \u201cActually, I wanted to come\nhere since last night, but the Mayor suggested waiting so as not to\ncause chaos. Sometimes, my presence can make things more complicated\nrather than easier,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
During the visit, Rano also conveyed greetings from the Governor of\nJakarta, Pramono Anung, who is currently in Medina, Saudi Arabia.\n\u201cBefore leaving, he called me from Medina to send his regards to the\ncommunity, hoping they remain patient in facing this disaster,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n
Based on preliminary data from the Jakarta Provincial Government, the\nfire in Kebon Kosong affected 304 buildings and 354 families, impacting\na total of 679 individuals. The victims are currently receiving care at\nevacuation centres prepared by the local government. In addition to\nproviding shelter, the Jakarta Provincial Government is also preparing\nhealth services, public kitchens, logistical aid, and psychological\nsupport for those affected by the fire.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/rano-karno-95-of-jakarta-fires-triggered-by-short-circuits-1780874775", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }