Potret Rumah Warga di Kemayoran Pasca Kebakaran | Sapa Siang

Incident Overview

After a major fire in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta—reportedly starting around 20:50 WIB due to an electrical short circuit in a house in RT14/RW04—the blaze spread through a densely populated settlement and destroyed hundreds of homes.

Aerial footage shows the area largely burned down. As of Tuesday afternoon, many residents were still sheltering in evacuation tents and had not fully received their basic needs.

Impact and Response

• Extent of damage (DKI Jakarta data): 304 buildings destroyed
• People affected: about 354 families and 679 residents (including elderly and toddlers)
• Emergency response:
  • Fire brought under control about three hours after deployment
  • Used 33 fire trucks and 165 personnel
  • Full blackout success reported at 00:00 Tuesday

Current Conditions in the Affected Area

• Residents reported losing nearly everything, including food, clothing, and personal belongings.
• Some evacuees returned to the site to search for and salvage items that could still be recovered.
• Key unmet needs highlighted:
  • Clean water
  • Drinking water
  • Electricity (not yet restored at the time of reporting)
  • Other essential necessities
• The report also describes ongoing activities at the site, including residents collecting remaining usable goods.

Official Actions and Relocation Plan

• DKI Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno visited the location and urged residents to be mindful of electrical hazards.
• The government proposed relocation to public housing/flats, but specific flat destinations were not yet confirmed.
  • Possible options mentioned: Wisma Atlet and Kemayoran flats

Presenters/Contributors

• Kompas TV journalist Benediktus Adityya
• Camera partner Bodia Vimala
• DKI Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno
• Kompas TV coverage team (referenced in the subtitles)