Jakarta fires destroy multiple homes in Rawamangun and Tamansari

Two separate residential fires have occurred in Jakarta, affecting numerous families in densely populated areas.

In Rawamangun, East Jakarta, a fire on Jalan Mede destroyed two houses on Saturday night, impacting seven families and 20 individuals. The East Jakarta City Government and the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) have provided emergency aid, including rice, cooking oil, canned goods, and hygiene kits. Displaced residents are currently staying in evacuation tents.

In Tamansari, West Jakarta, a fire broke out in a crowded residential area on Jalan Keadilan Dalam II. Firefighters deployed 22 units to combat the blaze, which destroyed approximately 14 houses and affected 30 families, totaling about 60 people. While no fatalities were reported, the cause of the Tamansari fire remains under investigation.