A fire engulfed a scrap metal and waste collection stall on Jalan Telaga, RT 12/09, Pekayon Urban Village, Pasar Rebo Sub-district, East Jakarta.

East Jakarta Operation Section Head Abdul Wahid said the fire was reported around 9:50 AM.

Local residents tried to put out the blaze, reportedly sparked by burning trash, but failed.

"We dispatched four fire engines and 20 personnel to the scene," he expressed, Monday (10/12).

He explained firefighters began putting out the blaze at 9:58 AM and fully contained the fire on the 50-square-meter plot by 10:13 AM.

"No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident," he added.

Pekayon Urban Village Secretary Karwadi praised the East Jakarta Fire and Rescue Sub-agency's quick action.

"Firefighters arrived on the scene rapidly and put out the fire before it spread to nearby buildings," he stated.