A grilled fish stall belonging to a resident on Thamrin Street, Tebing Tinggi City, North Sumatra, was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Monday.

Information received indicates the fire incident occurred around 00:12 WIB and was immediately handled by the Tebing Tinggi City Fire and Rescue Service.

“The incident happened after the stall was closed; suddenly a fire broke out,” explained a resident.

The head of the Tebing Tinggi City Fire and Rescue Service explained that the fire report was received at 00:12 WIB. Firefighters arrived at the scene around 00:20 WIB.

“The object that caught fire was one unit of a grilled fish stall belonging to a resident on Thamrin Street,” he said.

He added that initial information about the fire was obtained through one of the fire service personnel who reported the incident to the internal Tebing Tinggi Fire Service group.

“After receiving the report, we immediately dispatched four firefighting units to the location,” he stated.

According to him, the C team, which was on standby duty, then carried out the extinguishing process using water from 00:20 WIB until 00:45 WIB.

“After the situation was declared safe and the fire was successfully extinguished, all personnel returned to the Fire Service Headquarters at 00:53 WIB,” he explained.

There were no fatalities or injuries in the fire incident.

“The cause of the fire on Thamrin Street, Tebing Tinggi, is still under investigation by the authorities. There were no casualties, and the cause of the fire is still being investigated by the relevant parties,” it was stated.

Thamrin Street

Thamrin Street is a major thoroughfare in central Jakarta, Indonesia, named after national independence hero Mohammad Husni Thamrin. Historically, it was developed in the mid-20th century as a modern boulevard and has since become the city’s primary financial and business district, lined with skyscrapers, hotels, and monuments.

Tebing Tinggi City

Tebing Tinggi is a city in North Sumatra, Indonesia, historically established as a significant trading and transportation hub due to its strategic location along key routes between Medan and other parts of the province. Its development was closely tied to the Deli Sultanate and later the Dutch colonial era, with growth accelerating from the late 19th century with the expansion of Sumatra’s plantation economy and railway network. Today, it is a bustling industrial and commercial city known for its markets and as a gateway to the region.

North Sumatra

North Sumatra is an Indonesian province on the island of Sumatra, most famous for being home to Lake Toba—the world’s largest volcanic lake, formed by a super-eruption around 74,000 years ago. The region has a rich cultural history as the heartland of the Batak people, whose distinct traditions, architecture (notably the boat-shaped *rumah adat*), and Christian faith are central to its identity. Its major city, Medan, also features historical sites from the colonial Dutch East Indies era and the grand Maimun Palace of the Deli Sultanate.

Tebing Tinggi City Fire and Rescue Service

The Tebing Tinggi City Fire and Rescue Service is the municipal agency responsible for firefighting, disaster response, and public safety in Tebing Tinggi, North Sumatra, Indonesia. While its specific founding date is not widely documented, such services in Indonesia generally evolved from colonial-era brigades into modern, professional civil service units following national independence. Today, it operates as a critical frontline service protecting the city’s residents and infrastructure from fires and other emergencies.

Tebing Tinggi Fire Service

The Tebing Tinggi Fire Service is the municipal fire department for the city of Tebing Tinggi in North Sumatra, Indonesia. While specific historical details are limited, such local fire services are typically established to protect growing urban communities, reflecting the city’s development and public safety needs over time.

Fire Service Headquarters

The Fire Service Headquarters is the central administrative and operational command center for a city or region’s fire department. Historically, such buildings, often constructed in the early-to-mid 20th century, were designed with distinctive features like watchtowers and apparatus bays to facilitate a rapid emergency response. They symbolize the professionalization of firefighting and remain vital hubs for public safety and community service.