Police Confirm BPK Member Haerul Saleh as Victim in Fatal Fire at His Own Home

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Police have confirmed that Haerul Saleh, a member of Group IV of the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK), was the victim who died in a house fire at Jalan Teratai VI No 07, RT03/RW02, Tanjung Barat, Jagakarsa. Police stated they will investigate the house fire in the Jagakarsa area, which caused the victim to die while in the study on the fourth floor of his home.

“A house fire occurred, resulting in one fatality. From this incident, there is one victim, initials Mr HS,” said Head of Public Relations Section of the South Jakarta Metro Police Resort, AKP Joko Adi, to reporters in Jakarta on Friday (8/5/2026).

Joko said that at the time, the victim was engaged in activities in the study, specifically on the fourth floor of the building. Until now, the police are still preparing to process the crime scene (TKP) and are awaiting the identification team and the Forensic Laboratory team from National Police Headquarters.

“We will conduct an investigation later, and currently we are waiting for the identification team and the Forensic Laboratory team from National Police Headquarters,” he said.

As many as 48 personnel or 12 units from the South Jakarta Fire and Rescue Sub-Directorate were deployed to extinguish the fire at the home of Haerul Saleh, member of Group IV of the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK), at Jalan TB Simatupang No 3, RT03/RW02, Tanjung Barat, Jagakarsa.

South Jakarta Fire and Rescue personnel began extinguishing the fire at 08:07 WIB and completed operations at 08:46 WIB. From the fire, it was reported that one fatality occurred, named Haerul Saleh (49).

The victim was handled by officers and taken by ambulance to Pasar Minggu Hospital for further treatment. Until now, they are still assessing the extent of losses from the affected area of 5x10 square metres (m²).