JAKARTA \u2014 Two explosions were heard during a major fire that engulfed\na densely populated residential area in Kemayoran Gempol Road, RT 02\/RW\n05, Kebon Kosong Village, Kemayoran District, Central Jakarta, on Monday\n(1\/6\/2026) evening.<\/p>\n
At 11.20pm WIB, the sky around the area was glowing orange-red with\nthick smoke billowing high. The fire continued to blaze at least three\nmetres high, clearly visible from behind the wall separating the\nsettlement from Jusuf Hamka Field.<\/p>\n
The explosions prompted terrified residents to scream and flee the\narea. Dozens of fire trucks were deployed and parked, blocking Benyain\nSuaeb Road. Due to the intensity of the flames, firefighting efforts\nwere temporarily conducted from the sides of the area, particularly from\nthe vacant field next to the settlement.<\/p>\n
Residents rushed to salvage belongings from their homes, including\nfurniture such as mattresses and wardrobes, in the field area. A narrow\nalley leading to Jusuf Hamka Field was used for evacuation, with\nresidents still moving in and out to rescue valuables. Meanwhile, the\nalley in the market\u2019s central area serves as an access point for\nfirefighters.<\/p>\n
Preliminary data shows 35 fire trucks and 106 personnel deployed to\nextinguish the blaze.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/two-explosions-heard-during-kemayoran-jiung-market-residential-fire-1780340285", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }