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Residential and waste fires in Indonesia

Overview

Multiple fire incidents have been reported across various regions in Indonesia. In early September, residential fires occurred in Pandeglang, Banten, and Sampang, East Java, with no casualties reported. Later in the month, Jakarta reported fires in Pesanggrahan and Pulau Tidung, followed by incidents in Indramayu Regency and Jombang Regency. On September 30, 2026, a major fire in the densely populated Petamburan II area of Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, destroyed at least three houses and forced dozens to evacuate. On October 4, 2026, a series of fatal incidents occurred. In Pulogadung, East Jakarta, a fire on Jalan Drompol killed two elderly residents, Sintawati (90) and Eka Ariyono (60), with authorities suspecting an electrical issue. In Matraman, Muhammad Fadel (17) and Rezi (21) died after being trapped in a residence that also functioned as a medical equipment business. In Kediri, East Java, a 73-year-old man named Sarwono died in a house fire on Jalan Dandangan, suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit, resulting in Rp300 million in losses. Other Jakarta incidents included a gas stove explosion in North Jakarta that burned a 76-year-old woman and a fire in Semper Barat causing Rp210 million in damages. On October 8, 2026, a major fire in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, destroyed dozens of homes and stalls on Jalan Kapuk Muara III. Suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit, the blaze affected approximately 36 units across two residential areas. While 45 residents escaped safely, total losses are estimated at Rp1 billion. On October 24, 2026, further incidents occurred in Surabaya and Bogor, both suspected to be caused by electrical short circuits. In Surabaya, a printing shop on Jalan Kedinding Lor was destroyed, including two motorcycles.

Entities

Jakarta · Petamburan · Dhani Adi Projo · Sampang · Jakarta Pusat

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Jakarta fires destroy multiple homes in Rawamangun and Tamansari

    Residential fires in Jakarta's Rawamangun and Tamansari districts have destroyed multiple homes, affecting dozens of families. Emergency aid is being provided to survivors in Rawamangun.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Fire incidents reported in Surabaya and Bogor suspected to be caused by electrical short circuits

    Electrical short circuits are suspected in two separate fires in Indonesia, destroying a printing shop in Surabaya and three shops in Bogor's Suryakencana area.

  3. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Penjaringan residential fire destroys dozens of homes

    A suspected electrical short circuit triggered a fire in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, destroying dozens of homes and stalls with estimated losses of Rp1 billion.

  4. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Indonesia residential fires cause multiple fatalities

    Multiple residential fires in Jakarta and Kediri have caused several deaths, including elderly residents and two youths, with electrical issues suspected as a common cause.

  5. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Petamburan residential fire destroys homes in Central Jakarta

    A large fire destroyed at least three houses in the densely populated Petamburan area of Central Jakarta early Wednesday, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate.

  6. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Residential fires reported in Indramayu and Jombang

    Residential fires in Indramayu and Jombang, Indonesia, caused significant property damage, with losses estimated at Rp150 million and Rp30 million respectively; no casualties were reported.

  7. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Jakarta reports residential and waste fires in Pesanggrahan and Pulau Tidung

    Two fires were reported in Jakarta: a residential blaze in Pesanggrahan suspected to be caused by electrical issues, and a waste pile fire in Pulau Tidung allegedly triggered by cigarette butts.

  8. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Residential fires reported in Pandeglang and Sampang

    Two separate house fires occurred in Pandeglang and Sampang, Indonesia. One was caused by an electrical short circuit, while the other is suspected to be an intentional act by a man with mental health issues.

Sources

antaranews.com · bangkaterkini.id · bantenraya.com · beritajatim.com · ekbis.harianjogja.com · harianmuria.com · inews.id · jawapos.com · mediaindonesia.com · radarcirebon.id · radargarut.id · regional.liputan6.com · thehastingscenter.org · uzone.id

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