Fatal Tanjung Priok inferno highlights fire hazard in crowded Jakarta


Aerial photos of residents observing the remains of a house and rental house fire on Jalan Papanggo 3 B, RT 012 RW 005 Papanggo Village, Tanjung Priok District, North Jakarta, on Friday, November 8, 2024. - Photo: Kompas

JAKARTA: A recent fatal fire in the densely populated neighbourhood of Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, has again highlighted how the city’s growing population and poor urban planning are increasing the risk of such blazes.

A family of four was killed and at least 15 others were injured in a blaze that broke out on Jl. Papanggo 3B in Tanjung Priok at around 1.30am on Friday (Nov 8).

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