Fire Engulfs Warehouse in Cakung, Suspected to be Caused by Electrical Short Circuit
A massive fire has engulfed a warehouse in the Cakung area of East Jakarta, sending a plume of smoke into the air and forcing nearby residents to evacuate their homes. The warehouse, which was reportedly storing packages from a popular e-commerce platform, is believed to have caught fire due to an electrical short circuit.
Eyewitnesses claim that the fire began suddenly around 2am local time, with flames shooting out of the windows and spreading quickly throughout the building. "I was woken up by the sound of loud noises and then I saw the warehouse on fire," said one resident, who wished to remain anonymous. "It was like something out of a horror movie."
Firefighters were quickly summoned to the scene, but not before the blaze had spread to several neighboring buildings. "We arrived at the scene and found that the fire was too large to be contained by our hoses alone," said a spokesperson for the Jakarta Fire Department. "We worked with local residents to evacuate the area and prevent further damage."
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials suspect that an electrical short circuit may have sparked the blaze. The warehouse, which was reportedly storing thousands of packages, suffered significant damage in the fire.
Resident safety is a top priority, with authorities urging those living in nearby areas to remain vigilant and take precautions to prevent similar incidents from occurring. As one resident noted, "This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of electrical safety and taking care when using faulty equipment."
A massive fire has engulfed a warehouse in the Cakung area of East Jakarta, sending a plume of smoke into the air and forcing nearby residents to evacuate their homes. The warehouse, which was reportedly storing packages from a popular e-commerce platform, is believed to have caught fire due to an electrical short circuit.
Eyewitnesses claim that the fire began suddenly around 2am local time, with flames shooting out of the windows and spreading quickly throughout the building. "I was woken up by the sound of loud noises and then I saw the warehouse on fire," said one resident, who wished to remain anonymous. "It was like something out of a horror movie."
Firefighters were quickly summoned to the scene, but not before the blaze had spread to several neighboring buildings. "We arrived at the scene and found that the fire was too large to be contained by our hoses alone," said a spokesperson for the Jakarta Fire Department. "We worked with local residents to evacuate the area and prevent further damage."
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials suspect that an electrical short circuit may have sparked the blaze. The warehouse, which was reportedly storing thousands of packages, suffered significant damage in the fire.
Resident safety is a top priority, with authorities urging those living in nearby areas to remain vigilant and take precautions to prevent similar incidents from occurring. As one resident noted, "This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of electrical safety and taking care when using faulty equipment."