2024-07-16 07:25:26
Sunday, July 14, 2024 – 22:29 WIB
Fire in two buildings in Sungai Pinang Dalam Subdistrict, Samarinda, Sunday (14/7/2024). Photo: ANTARA/HO-Screenshot
jpnn.comSAMARINDA – As many as two buildings on Jalan Kenangan, Gang Kenangan 1B, RT 73, Sungai Pinang Dalam Subdistrict, Samarinda City, were completely destroyed by fire on Sunday (14/7) afternoon.
The tragic incident resulted in one person dying.
According to the Head of the Samarinda City Fire and Rescue Service, East Kalimantan, Hendra AH, the fire is suspected to have originated from mosquito coils.
The fire quickly grew and engulfed two buildings, namely a single house and a six-door ward.
“A total of 29 people from 9 families occupying the two buildings were successfully evacuated. However, one resident of the ward with the initials AM (22), could not be saved. He was found dead in the bathroom in a burnt condition. The victim was taken to AW Sjahranie Regional Hospital,” he explained.
The fire extinguishing process lasted for one hour, involving nine fire truck tank units from the Samarinda Fire Department and private PMK, as well as 20 portable volunteer engines.
“The obstacles faced in the field are relatively narrow roads, limited water sources, and many residents watching,” said Hendra.
Currently, the police are still investigating the exact cause of the fire.
A total of two buildings in Jalan Kenangan, Gang Kenangan 1B, RT 73, Sungai Pinang Dalam Village, Kota Samarinda, were swallowed up by the red giant on Sunday (14/7) afternoon.
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