A Warehouse Ablaze in Cakung Leaves 70 Firefighters Injured
A devastating fire broke out at an expedition warehouse in Cakung, Jakarta, leaving 70 personnel from the Damkar (Fire Rescue) team severely burned and hospitalized.
Eyewitnesses reported that the warehouse, used to store equipment for expeditions, caught fire suddenly around 11 pm local time on Tuesday. The rapid spread of flames was attributed to strong winds and the largely wooden structure of the building.
Rescue teams were quickly deployed to the scene, but they soon found themselves battling not only the inferno, but also treacherous conditions. "The heat was unbearable," said one firefighter who wished to remain anonymous. "We had to fight for every inch of space."
As the fire raged on, personnel from Damkar and other emergency services were exposed to intense flames and heat. Many suffered severe burns, including third-degree burns that covered significant portions of their bodies.
The warehouse was eventually brought under control, but not before it had destroyed much of its contents. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
At least 70 firefighters have been admitted to hospitals for treatment, with several in critical condition. The exact number of injuries is expected to rise as more personnel are treated for their injuries.
This tragic incident highlights the risks faced by emergency responders who put their lives on the line to save others.
A devastating fire broke out at an expedition warehouse in Cakung, Jakarta, leaving 70 personnel from the Damkar (Fire Rescue) team severely burned and hospitalized.
Eyewitnesses reported that the warehouse, used to store equipment for expeditions, caught fire suddenly around 11 pm local time on Tuesday. The rapid spread of flames was attributed to strong winds and the largely wooden structure of the building.
Rescue teams were quickly deployed to the scene, but they soon found themselves battling not only the inferno, but also treacherous conditions. "The heat was unbearable," said one firefighter who wished to remain anonymous. "We had to fight for every inch of space."
As the fire raged on, personnel from Damkar and other emergency services were exposed to intense flames and heat. Many suffered severe burns, including third-degree burns that covered significant portions of their bodies.
The warehouse was eventually brought under control, but not before it had destroyed much of its contents. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
At least 70 firefighters have been admitted to hospitals for treatment, with several in critical condition. The exact number of injuries is expected to rise as more personnel are treated for their injuries.
This tragic incident highlights the risks faced by emergency responders who put their lives on the line to save others.