Textile Waste Warehouse Fire Breaks Out in Gandamekar, Bekasi

A fire broke out in the densely populated residential area of Gandamekar, Cikarang Barat, Bekasi Regency. The fire originated from a textile waste warehouse. ‘The warehouse is the source of the fire,’ said Gandamekar’s Binmaspol officer, Aiptu Giri, to detikcom on Sunday (31 May 2026). Lawon refers to leftover fabric from garment industries or households. Giri stated that the cause of the fire remains undetermined. Firefighters are still investigating and attempting to extinguish the flames. ‘We’re still investigating as it happened suddenly,’ Giri explained. The fire broke out in the afternoon around 4:30 PM WIB. Upon receiving the report, firefighters immediately rushed to the scene. ‘There were no casualties,’ he said. detikcom’s observation at Jalan H Mad Boich Idris, Gandamekar, on Sunday (31 May 2026) at 8:56 PM WIB showed the fire site in a densely populated residential area. Several uninhabited houses were completely burnt. Several roofs had collapsed, and a strong burnt smell filled the air. House walls were covered in soot. The fire scene was pitch-dark and flooded. Some residents attempted to re-enter the darkened homes to check on their condition, while firefighters moved about carrying firefighting equipment. Fire trucks arrived in quick succession, and residents gathered at the fire site, occasionally filming the incident. ‘Turn around, turn around,’ a man shouted, blocking motorcyclists attempting to pass the fire site.