A fire destroyed more than 500 houses in Jakarta

According to Mehr reporter, quoted from XinhuaAccording to city officials, there were no casualties in this incident. According to Mohammad Yohan, the spokesman of the city's disaster reduction agency, displaced people are currently sheltering in places of worship. are.

“A lot of supplies are needed,” Yohan said.

It took 6 hours for 170 firefighters and 34 fire engines to put out the fire.

Suzatio Purnomo CondroJakarta Central Police Chief said officers believe a short circuit in one of the houses may have caused the fire.

Condro He added, some roads were temporarily blocked to facilitate the movement of people.