Pavilion Apartment Fire: Joint Task Force Evacuates Dozens of Residents
Joint task forces carried out the evacuation of residents affected by a fire at Pavilion Apartment Tower 3, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. A total of 25 residents were evacuated safely.
The evacuation process began at approximately 11:30 WIB today. The response involved firefighters alongside personnel from the Indonesian National Police (Polri), the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the Red Cross (PMI), the Jakarta Provincial Health Office, and healthcare workers from the Tanah Abang District Health Centre.
“The priority for officers on-site is to ensure the safety of residents while conducting a sweep of the apartment area,” said the Head of Public Relations for the Metro Jaya Regional Police, Kombes Budi Hermanto, on Friday (4/9/2026).
Meanwhile, the Chief of Central Jakarta Metro Police, Kombes Reynold EP Hutagalung, stated that based on preliminary data, 25 people have been evacuated safely. Officers are still conducting sweeps to ensure no residents are left inside the building.
“Joint officers are still performing evacuations and sweeps to ensure all residents can exit safely. Data collection is also ongoing, and we will provide updates regarding the condition of the residents once verified,” said Reynold.
Additionally, the police have secured the area surrounding the location to support the firefighting, cooling, and evacuation processes. Officers are also conducting data collection and interviewing several witnesses as part of the initial handling of the incident.
The cause of the fire is currently still under investigation. Further examination will be conducted once conditions at the site permit, while officers continue to prioritise the handling process and resident safety.
Kombes Budi Hermanto, Head of Public Relations for Metro Jaya Regional Police, urged the public, particularly the residents and families of Pavilion Apartment, to remain calm and follow the instructions of the officers on-site. The public is also requested not to approach the area currently under management to avoid hindering the evacuation and the work of the officers.