10 houses on Jalan Guji Baru, RT 06/02, Duri Kepa, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, were affected by the gas cylinder explosion that occurred Thursday (11/5) morning.

Although it did not result in any fatalities, the incident resulted in 13 residents being injured.

Head of Duri Kepa Urban Village, Arie Lystha said her team received information that the incident began with a gas explosion in a resident's home around 4:20 AM this morning, affecting 10 homes.

"Of the 10 houses affected, three were severely damaged," she said.

She explained that a total of 13 families, totaling 29 people, were affected. The explosion not only caused building damage but also injured 13 residents.

Five of them were rushed to Cipto Mangun Kusumo Hospital for further treatment. The rest, after receiving medical treatment, were declared no longer in need of hospitalization.

According to Arie, some of the victims suffered injuries from falling buildings and burns from the explosion. For residents who lost their homes due to the damage, Arie said she had set up an evacuation post at the Nurul Iman mosque in RT 06/02 Duri Kepa.

As of this afternoon, Arie stated that 10 residents were remaining in the evacuation center. While they are there, the urban village will distribute aid in the form of logistics, ready-to-eat meals, and life-support equipment.

"For the time being, we have declared disaster response status for the next 5 days," she emphasized.