SMAN 6 Jakarta Burns Down, Killing a Security Guard

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Jakarta, Indonesia – 29 September 2023. A high school in South Jakarta, Indonesia, burned down on Friday, September 29, 2023, killing a security guard.

The fire started at around 8:58 a.m. local time, according to a spokesperson for the South Jakarta Fire and Rescue Department. The security guard, identified as CK, 45, heard a loud explosion coming from a power panel and tried to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. However, he was overcome by smoke and passed out. He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A second person, a janitor named IW, 22, was also injured in the fire. He inhaled smoke and was taken to the Pertamina Central Hospital, where he is being treated for shortness of breath.

The cause of the fire is believed to be a short circuit. It caused an estimated Rp 5 million (USD 330) in damage.

Eight firefighters from the South Jakarta Fire and Rescue Department responded to the fire and were able to extinguish it in about 30 minutes. The department is still investigating the cause of the fire. In a footage circulating on the internet, students from the school were seen scattering to the field to evacuate themselves.

SMAN 6 Jakarta
Students found scattered around the open area to evacuate themselves from the fire.

Additional Details

  • The fire started in a power panel in the school’s main building.
  • The fire spread quickly and engulfed the entire building.
  • The fire department was able to extinguish the fire in about 30 minutes.
  • An estimated Rp 5 million (USD 330) in damage was caused by the fire.
  • One person was killed and one person was injured in the fire.
  • The school is closed until further notice.

This incident is a reminder of the importance of fire safety in schools and other public buildings. It is essential that regular fire drills are held and that fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment are properly maintained.

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