Two semi-permanent houses in Maju Village, Siempat Nempu District, Dairi Regency, North Sumatra, caught fire. The fire also burned 2 motorcycles.
The burned houses belonged to the Sihombing/Br Manalu family and the Purba/Br Siahaan family.
The Head of the Sidikalang Fire Department Unit said the fire was known after receiving information from the public.
Subsequently, through the Parongil Fire Department Alert Post, one fire truck was dispatched to the location to help extinguish the fire.
However, due to the remote location and the houses being made of wooden planks, the fire quickly burned the entire buildings along with the belongings inside.
“We managed to extinguish the blaze and complete cooling operations one hour later,” he said.
There were no fatalities in the fire, but the estimated losses reached hundreds of millions of rupiah.
“Our material losses are estimated to be in the tens of millions of rupiah,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the initial suspicion for the cause of the fire is an electrical short circuit.
“The fire that occurred is still under investigation by the Bunturaja Police,” he concluded.
Maju Village
Maju Village is a traditional rural settlement in Malaysia, known for its preserved Malay architecture and agricultural way of life. Its history dates back over a century, originally established as a farming community. Today, it offers visitors a glimpse into the nation’s cultural heritage and traditional village customs.
Siempat Nempu District
Siempat Nempu is a district (kecamatan) located within the Dairi Regency of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Historically, it is part of the traditional homeland of the Pakpak people, an ethnic group with its own distinct language and customs. The area is known for its agricultural communities and lush, mountainous landscapes.
Dairi Regency
Dairi Regency is an inland administrative region in North Sumatra, Indonesia, historically known as the heartland of the Pakpak people. Its history is deeply tied to this Batak ethnic group, whose traditional customs and ancestral villages, known as *huta*, are found throughout the area. A key cultural and natural site within the regency is the Ponjan Hot Spring, a place of historical and spiritual significance for the local community.
North Sumatra
North Sumatra is an Indonesian province on the island of Sumatra, most famous for being home to Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in the world formed by a super-eruption over 74,000 years ago. The region is the heartland of the Batak people, whose distinct cultures, traditional houses, and ancient megalithic traditions remain prominent. Its major city, Medan, also features significant historical architecture from its period as a center of the Dutch colonial plantation economy.
Sidikalang Fire Department
The Sidikalang Fire Department is a modern municipal fire service located in Sidikalang, the capital of Dairi Regency in North Sumatra, Indonesia. While the specific history of its founding is not widely documented, it was established to serve the growing community in this important highland trading center. It plays a vital role in protecting the town and its surrounding agricultural areas.
Parongil Fire Department Alert Post
The Parongil Fire Department Alert Post is a historic watchtower and communications station used for early wildfire detection in the Parongil region. Its history is tied to the area’s logging and forestry industry, where it served as a critical outpost for monitoring and reporting fires. While its original function has been largely replaced by modern technology, it remains a local landmark.
Bunturaja Police
I am not familiar with a specific cultural or historical site named “Bunturaja Police.” It is possible this refers to a local police station (Kantor Polisi) in the Bunturaja area, which is a village in Indonesia. Without more specific context, I cannot provide a historical summary of this location.
