The Central Jakarta Fire and Rescue (Gulkarmat) Sub-agency has noted that they have managed to handle as many as 90 fire cases in its region since January 2020.

Central Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-agency Head Asril Rizal said fire in Central Jakarta was still dominated by electrical short-circuit with 64 cases, followed by gas leak in 11 cases, candles in 4 cases, burning trash in 3 cases, cigarettes in 2 cases and others in 6 cases.

"In total there are 90 fire cases handled since January," he expressed, Tuesday (7/21).

Of 90 cases, 18 of them were in January, 21 were in February, 12 were in March, 7 were in April, 15 were in May, 10 were in June and 7 were in July.

"We also always socialize the prevention of fire hazard to local residents," he stated.