Facts about the Fire at Satria Mandala Museum in South Jakarta, Fire Suspected to Have Originated from the Kitchen

Kapanlagi.com - On Sunday morning, January 19, 2025, the Satria Mandala Museum in the Gatot Subroto area, South Jakarta was struck by a massive fire. This incident shocked many people, considering that the museum, which houses treasures of the nation's struggle history, is a very valuable place.

The firefighting team was quickly deployed and acted swiftly to extinguish the fire suspected to have originated from the kitchen. Official reports state that the fire broke out at around 10:58 AM WIB, and thanks to the hard work of the officers, the fire was successfully extinguished in a short time. Nevertheless, the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation by the authorities. The good news is that no casualties have been reported in this incident.

Currently, the Satria Mandala Museum is in the cooling phase after the flames have been extinguished. Authorities continue to work to uncover the cause of the fire and estimate the damage caused. Check out the facts surrounding this incident summarized by Kapanlagi.com, Sunday (1/19).

1. When Did the Fire First Erupt?

The fire incident at the Satria Mandala Museum was first reported at 10:58 AM WIB, Sunday, January 19, 2025. The report was received by the South Jakarta Fire and Rescue Department (Gulkarmat). The fire was reported to be ignited in one area of the museum before spreading to other parts.

Firefighting teams were immediately dispatched to the scene after receiving the report. A total of 14 fire trucks along with 16 personnel were deployed to manage the situation. The fire began to be handled intensively by the team at 11:07 AM WIB, just a few minutes after the first report was received.

"So when checking, the source of the fire was found in the cooperative kitchen," said the Acting Head of the Fire and Rescue Department (Gulkarmat) Jakarta, Satriadi Gunawan, quoting Liputan6 News.

2. The Extinguishing Process Lasted Up to 1 Hour

The fire extinguishing process at the Satria Mandala Museum was carried out very promptly and coordinated. The Gulkarmat team began their action precisely at 11:07 AM WIB, deploying five fire trucks and 16 personnel to extinguish the raging fire.

Seeing the significant threat posed by the fire, the number of personnel was increased to 32, and the number of fire trucks deployed rose to 14 units. Thanks to the quick and precise actions of the officers, the fire was successfully localized in a short time, just 13 minutes after they arrived at the scene.

At 11:20 AM WIB, they confirmed that the fire had been extinguished, and the museum is now entering the cooling phase, preventing the potential for further fires.

3. The Cause of the Fire is Still Under Investigation

The fire that struck the Satria Mandala Museum still leaves a mystery, with the exact cause currently under investigation. Initial reports indicate that the fire may have originated from the kitchen located within the museum area.

The authorities are continuing a thorough investigation to uncover whether this fire was caused by technical factors or human error.

Although there is still no certainty regarding the main cause of this concerning incident, preventive measures such as enhancing security systems and maintaining the museum area have become crucial to prevent a recurrence of a similar tragedy in the future.

4. Current Conditions Post-Fire

After the fire was successfully extinguished, the Satria Mandala Museum is now entering the cooling phase to ensure that all potential fire hazards have been completely addressed. Fortunately, there are no reports of fatalities or injuries in this incident.

Meanwhile, the museum is temporarily closed to facilitate the ongoing investigation, where the areas affected by the fire are being assessed to evaluate the extent of the damage.

The museum management is working with the relevant authorities to expedite this process, and they are committed to taking recovery steps promptly.

Further information about the museum's condition will be announced after the evaluation is completed, so visitors can once again enjoy the beauty and history within it.

5. What are the Losses and Casualties?

Currently, the authorities are still busy collecting data to measure the material losses caused by the fire that struck the Satria Mandala Museum, although the exact figures have not yet been revealed. Behind this disaster, there is a glimmer of hope as no fatalities have been reported.

However, deep concerns remain, considering the potential damage that may have occurred to the valuable artifacts in the museum, which are an invaluable part of our history.

6. What caused the fire at the Satria Mandala Museum?

The cause of this shocking fire is still under investigation, but preliminary suspicions point to a source of fire originating from the kitchen.

7. Were there any casualties in the Satria Mandala Museum fire?

No casualties have been reported in this incident.

8. What is the material loss due to this fire?

So far, the amount of material loss is still being assessed by the authorities.

9. When will the Satria Mandala Museum reopen to the public?

No official information has been released regarding the reopening of the museum as it is still in the investigation and recovery phase.

(kpl/rmt)