Seven People Died in Raging Fire in Mampang Prapatan

Cooling is considered necessary because burnt wires can still be smelled when entering the location of the fire. Firefighters must be careful due to the fragile condition of the floor and wood.

"We have to decompose flammable items and flush them thoroughly," said Maryono.

Inside the location of the fire, there are several easily flammable items such as wood, partitions, and beds. "It is possible that floors 3 to 5 are used as living spaces," he said.

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He explained that the fire occurred on Thursday (April 18, 2024) at around 7:40 PM Indonesian Western Time. One hundred firefighting personnel were deployed to extinguish the fire. The fire was under control at around 11:10 PM Indonesian Western Time. After that, the cooling process was carried out.

"Until now, the cooling process is still ongoing," said Maryono.

Previously, the Head of Mampang Police Chief Commissioner David Yunior Panitera, said based on witness statements, the fire started on the basement floor. That location is the center of all activities, ranging from painting to framing.

According to witnesses, shortly before the fire workers were painting using gasoline.

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However, he could not confirm this suspicion because there were indications of a compressor explosion.

In this fire, it is known that 12 people were victims with seven of them dead. The bodies of the victims were found in the morning on the second floor of the building. Meanwhile, five injured victims were referred to several hospitals for further treatment.

The process of identifying the victims is still ongoing. Until now, the cooling process is still being carried out. The firefighting team is still pushing through to the burning building.

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