Fire Breaks Out at Menteng Jaya Home in Central Jakarta; 20 Fire Engines Deployed

A fire broke out in a densely populated area at Jalan Menteng Jaya No. 40, RT 16/RW 9, Menteng, in the Menteng district of Central Jakarta. A total of 20 fire engines and 80 personnel were sent to the scene.

“Deployment of units/personnel: 20 units/80 personnel,” the Jakarta Fire and Rescue Agency’s Command Centre said on Tuesday (27 October 2026).

The agency received the report at 9.05 pm local time. Firefighting began at 9.10 pm.

The cause of the fire is not yet known, nor is it clear whether there were any casualties.

Residents could be seen gathering to watch the fire from the railway tracks near the scene.