Suspected Cause of Kemayoran Jiung Market Fire: Electrical Short Circuit

Jakarta, VIVA – A major fire that engulfed the Jiung market area in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Monday night caused panic among residents and traders. The rapidly intensifying flames destroyed several structures in the densely populated area. According to VIVA’s monitoring of YouTube TVOneNews on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, the preliminary cause of the fire is suspected to be an electrical short circuit, though official investigations are ongoing. The fire was reported around 9 PM WIB. Local residents claimed to have seen flames first emerge from one building before spreading rapidly to nearby homes and stalls. The prevalence of semi-permanent construction materials in the area accelerated the fire’s spread. Several witnesses suggested the fire was triggered by an electrical short circuit, after observing flames suddenly appear before spreading quickly to adjacent structures. The situation was tense as the fire grew and approached residential areas. Residents and stall owners scrambled to save their belongings while moving away from the blaze. Thick smoke rose high and was visible across surrounding Kemayoran districts. Firefighters were immediately deployed to manage the situation, with additional vehicles and personnel sent due to the extensive affected area and high risk of the fire spreading to other buildings. During firefighting efforts, authorities focused on containing the blaze to prevent further spread into nearby densely populated zones. Residents also reported hearing explosions from the fire site, suspected to be from gas cylinders or other materials inside the burning structures. Although the initial suspicion points to an electrical short circuit, the police have stated that the exact cause is still under investigation. Authorities are gathering witness statements and physical evidence to determine the fire’s origin.