Residential fires reported in Indramayu and Jombang

Multiple residential fires have been reported in different regions of Indonesia. In Indramayu Regency, a house in Kampung Arab, Dermayu Village, caught fire on a Saturday night. Firefighters from the Indramayu Satpol PP and Damkar department responded to the densely populated area, successfully extinguishing the flames by early Sunday morning. No casualties were reported, though material losses are estimated at approximately Rp150 million. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

In a separate incident in Jombang Regency, a house in Keras Village, Diwek District, was consumed by fire on a Tuesday night. The blaze spread quickly to the roof of the 7.5 x 12 meter structure, aided by strong winds. Local residents attempted to control the fire with limited equipment before the Jombang Fire and Rescue Service (Damkarla) arrived to complete the extinguishment. The fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit, with material damages estimated at Rp30 million.