Short circuit sparks fire

Short circuit sparks fire

JAKARTA (JP): The fire which ravaged the main building of the
National Police Headquarters on Monday evening was caused by a
short circuit, a police officer said.

National police spokesman Brig. Gen. IK Ratta told reporters
yesterday that the short circuit, as identified by forensic
experts, occurred at an administration office of the Operation
Control Center division on the top floor of the three-story
building.

The blaze, said Ratta, inflicted a material loss of Rp 8.9
billion (US$3.87 million).

According to the spokesman, the building will soon be
renovated.

"The cost of renovating the building has yet to be
determined," he said. (bsr)