Fire Hits Densely Populated Settlement in Petamburan, Flames Soar

A fire has occurred in the densely populated residential area of Petamburan 2, Petamburan Village, Tanah Abang District, Central Jakarta. From a distance, flames could be seen rising high into the air.

In documentation received by detikcom on Wednesday (30/09/2026) in the early hours, flames were seen blazing against the dark sky, situated within the residential area.

Surya, an official from the fire department’s emergency call centre, stated that his office received the report at 01:45 WIB.

“Yes, the report of the fire has been received. The call came into our 112 service at 01:45 WIB,” Surya said when contacted at 02:55 WIB.

Surya admitted that he had not yet received information regarding the specific buildings affected by the fire. The number of fire engines and personnel deployed also remained unknown at the time of the report.

“At this moment, we have not received any data regarding the buildings involved. Our call centre has not yet received information regarding the number of fire engines or personnel; we are currently only receiving reports,” he said.

Nevertheless, Surya confirmed that the fire is being addressed through active firefighting efforts.

“It is already in the process of being extinguished,” he added.