Fire incidents up in Depok

Fire incidents up in Depok

DEPOK: The number of fires in Depok municipality has increased
by 10 percent to 56 this year as of August, compared to the
figure in the same period last year.

The head of the Depok Fire Department, Dindin Djainuddin, said
most of the incidents were caused by electrical short-circuits,
Antara reported on Monday.

In January the office recorded three fire cases, three in
February, another three in March, six in April, nine each in May
and June, eight in July and 15 in August, Dindin said.

The largest fire incident involved the Kemirimuka traditional
market last month. That blaze razed some 592 kiosks with the
total loss estimated to reach Rp 5 million (US$490,196).

Dindin said his department had found it difficult to
extinguish fire in many areas of Depok municipality, including
those in residential areas due to the lack of water sources.

"I am calling for housing developers to provide hydrants or
fire safety systems in their housing complexes," he said. -- JP