More than thirty vessels
were burned in a major fire at Muara Baru Port in Penjaringan, Indonesia, on
February 23, 2019.
were burned in a major fire at Muara Baru Port in Penjaringan, Indonesia, on
February 23, 2019.
The
incident in the subdistrict of North Jakarta affected a total of 34
vessels, according to DPKP DKI Jakarta, a regional fire and rescue agency.
incident in the subdistrict of North Jakarta affected a total of 34
vessels, according to DPKP DKI Jakarta, a regional fire and rescue agency.
There
were no fatalities caused by the fire. However, three people were injured and
taken to a local hospital.
were no fatalities caused by the fire. However, three people were injured and
taken to a local hospital.
One
hundred and sixty firefighters, twenty-three fire trucks and three
fireboat units were battling the blaze which was extinguished at 6:00 a.m.
(local time) on February 24.
hundred and sixty firefighters, twenty-three fire trucks and three
fireboat units were battling the blaze which was extinguished at 6:00 a.m.
(local time) on February 24.
As
informed, the fire had started onboard a fishing vessel during welding
operations. Due to strong winds, it spread quickly to other ships anchored at
the port.
informed, the fire had started onboard a fishing vessel during welding
operations. Due to strong winds, it spread quickly to other ships anchored at
the port.
Further
investigations into the cause of the fire have been launched, the agency added.
investigations into the cause of the fire have been launched, the agency added.
World Maritime News
