Fire at Jatinegara Government Residence Causes Rp10 Million Loss

A fire destroyed an official residence owned by the Greenery Department in the public cemetery area (TPU) on Jalan Kebon Nanas, RT 01/RW 05, Cipinang Besar Selatan Village, Jatinegara Subdistrict, East Jakarta, causing an estimated loss of Rp10 million.

‘The burnt object was the TPU office official residence of the Greenery Department on Sunday (31/5) evening. Although there were no fatalities, the incident caused material losses estimated at Rp10 million,’ said Abdul Wahid, Head of the Operations Section of East Jakarta’s Fire and Rescue Sub-Division (Sudin Gulkarmat), on Monday in Jakarta.

Firefighters received the report at 21:25 WIB. Initial information was provided by a resident named Taufiq who saw flames at the scene.

At the time of the fire, the TPU office official residence owned by the Greenery Department was unoccupied. The affected area was estimated at around 12 square metres.

Initial assessments by officials suggest the fire was likely caused by an electrical fault.

At the time of the incident, local residents had just finished their activities but then heard shouts about a fire. Upon checking, the flames had already spread and engulfed the building.

‘The first firefighting unit arrived at 21:28 WIB and immediately began response. Firefighting operations commenced at 21:34 WIB,’ Abdul said.

Firefighters contained the blaze by 21:44 WIB, preventing it from spreading to neighbouring structures.

After controlling the fire, crews continued cooling operations from 21:52 WIB to ensure no remaining hotspots. The operation was declared complete at 22:15 WIB.

Although causing material damage, there were no fatalities or injuries. Firefighters rescued three households (nine people) from the vicinity to prevent further harm.

Abdul urged residents to remain vigilant about potential electrical faults that could cause fires. Regular checks of electrical networks and appliances are crucial to prevent recurrence.

‘There were no casualties and firefighting operations are complete. The scene is now safe,’ Abdul added.