Fire razes warehouse, causing losses at Rp 600m

Fire razes warehouse, causing losses at Rp 600m

JAKARTA (JP): A huge fire burned down a warehouse containing
sewing equipment in Bojong village, Bintara, West Bekasi, on
Saturday reportedly causing some Rp 600 million (US$55,500) in
losses.

There were no casualties in the fire.

Jakarta Police records identified the owner of the industrial
warehouse, as M. Amran, 59, a resident of Duta Kranji housing
complex, on Jl. Borobudur in Bekasi.

"It took six fire engines to extinguish the fire, which is
suspected to have been caused by lightning striking the roof of
the industrial warehouse causing a short circuit. The incident
occurred at about 7 p.m.," Brig. Tarsesius of the Jakarta Police
information center said on Sunday.

"The warehouse was burned down, along with a pressing machine,
at least four sewing machines, computers, and other equipment."

"The case is being handled by West Bekasi Police subprecinct,"
he added. (ylt)