Banyuresmi house fire caused by suspected electrical short circuit

A house in the Banyuresmi district of Garut Regency caught fire on Monday night, October 12, 2026. The blaze originated in the kitchen area of a permanent residence in Kampung Jamburea and was suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit.

The Garut Regency Fire and Rescue Service, supported by local residents and security forces, responded to the incident. Three fire engines and nine personnel were deployed, successfully extinguishing the flames in less than 30 minutes. While the kitchen structure sustained damage, no casualties or injuries were reported.