Fires destroy six houses

JAKARTA (JP): Fires destroyed six houses in South, East and Central Jakarta on Sunday causing substantial material loses, media reports said yesterday.

In Kalibata, South Jakarta, a fire gutted a building in an army housing complex. The fire started at 8:50 p.m. and was extinguished by 9:30 p.m. Three fire engines tackled the blaze. There was no word of casualties.

The largest fire destroyed four dormitories in a crowded area of Cipinang subdistrict. Antara reported damage of about Rp 60 million (US$7,500).

The fire started at 5 p.m and was tackled by eight fire trucks. The blaze was extinguished by 5:50 p.m.

In Central Jakarta, fire gutted a house in Bendungan Hilir late on Sunday afternoon.

No injuries were reported from either Cipinang or Bendungan Hilir.