Fire Breaks Out at Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/BPN Building in Jakarta

JAKARTA, INDONESIAUPDATES.COM – A fire broke out at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) building in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on Saturday night (February 8, 2025), at around 11:09 PM WIB.

According to data from the South Jakarta Fire and Rescue Agency (Gulkarmat), the blaze originated from the public relations (humas) office, located on the ground floor of the ministry’s building. Security personnel were the first to witness the fire and attempted to extinguish the flames using portable fire extinguishers (APAR). However, their efforts were unsuccessful due to the thick smoke that quickly filled the room.

Realizing the severity of the situation, security personnel promptly contacted the fire department. Firefighters arrived at the scene at 11:16 PM WIB, deploying six fire trucks and 20 personnel under the leadership of Sector I Tebet Chief, Kusnanto. As the situation escalated, a second deployment followed, bringing the total response to 21 fire trucks and 62 personnel.

The firefighting team began containment efforts immediately upon arrival and successfully localized the fire. Cooling operations commenced at 11:55 PM WIB, and by 12:35 AM WIB, the situation was declared under control.

While the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, preliminary reports suggest an electrical short circuit in the building’s air conditioning unit. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation at the scene to determine the definitive cause.

Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported in connection with the incident. However, the fire caused significant material losses, with damages estimated at approximately IDR 448.66 million.

This incident raises concerns regarding fire safety measures in government buildings, prompting discussions on the need for improved emergency response protocols and preventive measures.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. When and where did the fire occur?
The fire broke out at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) building in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on February 8, 2025, at approximately 11:09 PM WIB.

2. What was the source of the fire?
The fire originated in the public relations (humas) office located on the ground floor of the building.

3. How was the fire handled?
Security personnel initially tried to put out the fire using portable fire extinguishers but were unsuccessful due to thick smoke. Firefighters were called in and arrived at the scene at 11:16 PM WIB, deploying multiple fire trucks and personnel to extinguish the blaze.

4. Were there any casualties?
No casualties or injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

5. What is the estimated damage caused by the fire?
The estimated financial loss due to the fire is around IDR 448.66 million.

6. What is the suspected cause of the fire?
Preliminary reports indicate that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit in the building’s air conditioning unit.

7. What measures are being taken following the fire?
Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire. The incident has also sparked discussions about improving fire safety measures in government buildings.

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