Bekasi –
A building in Babelan District, Bekasi Regency, caught fire. Flames blazed and black smoke billowed.
The incident has been confirmed.
The fire occurred around 08:00 WIB. The cause is not yet known.
So far, there is no information about casualties in the incident.
Information about the fire circulated on social media. Several amateur video recordings show the fire originating from a warehouse building.
No firefighting personnel were visible at the location. Black smoke billowed from the burning warehouse.
Bekasi
Bekasi is a city in West Java, Indonesia, historically known as a significant settlement during the Tarumanagara Kingdom in the 5th century. Today, it is a major industrial and residential hub, forming part of the Jakarta metropolitan area and serving as a key center for manufacturing and commerce.
Babelan District
Babelan District is a regency (kecamatan) located in Bekasi Regency, West Java, Indonesia, primarily functioning as an administrative and residential area. Historically, it has developed from agricultural land into a more urbanized region due to its proximity to the rapidly expanding metropolitan area of Jakarta.
Bekasi Regency
Bekasi Regency is a regency located in West Java, Indonesia, known for its rapid development as an industrial and residential hub on the outskirts of Jakarta. Historically, the area was part of the ancient Tarumanagara and Sunda Kingdoms, with its name derived from the Sanskrit words for “cow” and “sand,” referencing its past as a coastal trading center. Today, it is a key part of the Jakarta metropolitan area, blending its historical significance with modern economic growth.
