Jakarta –

A video of a chaotic crowd and emerging flames has gone viral on social media. The incident was narrated as occurring in Kalimalang.

In the video viewed on Monday (1/9/2025), the viral clip circulated last night. The recording shows residents gathered under a flyover.

The crowd spilled onto the street and began running. Some residents watched the crowd from building yards. The viral video was also paired with a song titled ‘Buruh Tani’.

When asked for confirmation, Chief of Bekasi City Metro Police, Kombes Kusumo Wahyu Bintoro, stated that the chaotic video was not from Kalimalang.

“Yes, that’s correct, it’s fake news,” said Kusumo, confirming that the viral video was a hoax and actually occurred in Makassar.

As known, there was indeed a mass gathering in Bekasi last night. However, the location was on Jalan Pangeran Jayakarta, Bekasi City, West Java.

At that location, firecracker explosions were heard. Flames were also seen near the crowd. It wasn’t clear what was burning, only black smoke was visible rising. This event differs from the circulating hoax video. The viral images are significantly different from the actual facts on the ground.

Kombes Kusumo urged the public not to spread false news. Kusumo asked the public to verify the truth of information circulating on social media.

“Please, the public should not participate in spreading information that is inaccurate or unverified,” he said.

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Kalimalang

Kalimalang is a major drainage canal in Jakarta, Indonesia, originally constructed in the 1960s to control flooding and provide clean water. Today, it is more commonly known for the densely populated neighborhoods that line its banks and for the environmental challenges it faces due to pollution.

Jalan Pangeran Jayakarta

Jalan Pangeran Jayakarta is a major thoroughfare in Jakarta, Indonesia, named after Prince Jayakarta, a 17th-century local leader who resisted Dutch colonial forces. The road itself is historically significant as it runs through an area that was once the center of the Jayakarta Sultanate before the Dutch established Batavia. Today, it is a bustling commercial and transportation hub known for its markets and hotels.

Bekasi City

Bekasi City is a rapidly developing industrial and residential area located in West Java, Indonesia, just east of Jakarta. Historically, it was part of the ancient Tarumanagara and Sunda Kingdoms, with its name derived from the Sanskrit words for “cow” and “sand.” Today, it is a major economic hub known for its many factories and its significant role in the Jakarta metropolitan area.

West Java

West Java is a province of Indonesia on the island of Java, historically home to the powerful Sunda Kingdom and later the Sultanate of Banten. It is renowned for its vibrant capital city of Bandung, breathtaking volcanic landscapes, and a distinct cultural identity expressed through its Sundanese language, music, and dance.

Makassar

Makassar is a major port city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, historically known as the capital of the Gowa Sultanate. It was a powerful and influential center for the spice trade, attracting merchants from across Asia and later coming into conflict with the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century. Today, it remains a vibrant economic hub, known for its diverse culture and historic Fort Rotterdam.