Three killed in Tanah Abang fire

Three killed in Tanah Abang fire

JAKARTA (JP): Three women were killed and five others injured
in a fire that gutted part of a four-story building on Jl.
Fakhrudin in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Friday evening, a
police officer said.

Tanah Abang Police substation chief, Capt. Angesta R. Yoyol,
voiced concern that many more victims would be found under the
debris since the fire had not yet been fully extinguished.

The officer said the building is used for the quarters of
Djajanti Group's employees.

He added that his officers were searching for clues to the
cause of the fire and the number of the people inside the
building at the time of the fire.

"We're still investigating the case," he said.

Witnesses said the fire broke out at 6:30 p.m. At least 10
fire engines were deployed to the scene.

All three bodies were sent to Cipto Mangunkusumo General
Hospital, and the five wounded women were admitted to nearby
Tarakan Hospital for medical treatment. (06)