Rama Billiard Speaks Out After Fire, Claims Losses Exceed Rp 20 Billion
A fire broke out at Rama Billiard & Cafe, located on Jalan Kolonel Sugiono, Keparakan, Mergangsan, Yogyakarta city, this morning. The management of Rama Billiard & Cafe has spoken out regarding the incident, stating that estimated losses have reached over Rp 20 billion.
Suwardi, an electrical technician at Rama Billiard & Cafe, explained that the loss estimate is based on the impact of the fire, which destroyed almost the entire building. According to him, mapping results show that the live music stage, restaurant, and second-floor lounge were all consumed by the flames.
“Losses are likely to be above Rp 20 billion; the sound system alone is worth almost Rp 2.5 billion,” Suwardi explained in a statement on Friday (3/7/2026).
“From the outside of the building, it looks fine, but the interior has been completely destroyed,” he added.
Suwardi revealed that the party suspects the fire was triggered by electrical voltage instability due to frequent rotational power outages in Yogyakarta city. However, he emphasised that this remains an allegation, as they are awaiting the official police investigation to determine the exact cause.
“Perhaps the surges and drops in voltage could be the trigger. Although there is an automatic generator, there is a delay, which damages electronic equipment; one inverter has already blown,” Suwardi explained.
“Last night, after the live music closing, the electricity was always turned off. Then, this morning, an employee saw a source of fire on the stage,” he concluded.
It was reported that a massive fire struck Rama Billiard & Cafe on Jalan Kolonel Sugiyono, Keparakan, Mergangsan, Yogyakarta city, this morning. Approximately 36 billiard tables and band equipment were destroyed by the blaze.
Deputy Head of Public Relations for Jogja Metropolitan Police, Iptu Dani Hasan, confirmed the incident. The fire occurred at approximately 08:00 WIB.
“It is true that a fire occurred at a billiard hall and cafe in the Mergangsan area this morning around 08:00 WIB,” Dani said when asked for confirmation on Friday (3/7/2026).
Dani explained that the incident was first discovered by a kitchen worker, identified by the initials SA (23). At the time, SA had just entered the kitchen area to begin work.
However, upon turning on the lights, SA heard a strange sound, similar to something burning, coming from the stage area.
“When the witness turned on the kitchen lights, a crackling sound was heard. After checking and searching for the source, it turned out to be coming from the stage area, which was already on fire,” he explained.
Seeing the flames growing larger, SA immediately shouted for help from RD (27), an office boy present at the location. Both attempted to extinguish the fire themselves. However, as the fire spread rapidly, they both ran outside to seek help from local residents.
“The witness then immediately contacted the Fire Department (Damkar) and reported the incident to the Mergangsan Police,” he continued.