Video: Fire Destroys Dozens of Fishing Vessels at Jakarta Harbor
A large fire at the port of Mauara Baru, Jakarta destroyed at least 34 vessels on Saturday. Local authorities believe that the blaze started during welding operations aboard a fishing vessel, and it spread rapidly. Strong wind conditions helped propel its movement from one vessel to another at a congested anchorage.
#InfoKebakaran Sabtu, 23 Februari 2019 | Terima Berita 15.19 | Pelabuhan Muara Baru depan Kantor Syahbandar Kel.Penjaringan Kec.Penjaringan Jakarta Utara | Objek Kapal Nelayan | Pengerahan 15 Unit | Situasi Proses Pemadaman pic.twitter.com/K0op64EDLS
— DPKP DKI Jakarta (@humasjakfire) February 23, 2019
#Kebakaran Kapal Nelayan di Pelabuhan Muara baru
— Mas Des (@masdes_) February 23, 2019
Jl. Tuna Rayadepan Kantor Syahbandar Kel.Penjaringan Kec. Penjaringan
Saat ini dalam pemadaman oleh petugas 17 unit mobil pemadam. @RadioElshinta @humasjakfire @SonoraFM92 @BNPB_Indonesia pic.twitter.com/hCNKTgIQjh
#InfoKebakaran Sabtu, 23 Februari 2019 | Perambatan kembali, 2 kapal nelayan baru terbakar saat ini menjadi 5 kapal nelayan yang terbakar di Pelabuhan Muara Baru. Saat ini sedang dalam penanganan petugas pic.twitter.com/UwbtTrjacf
— DPKP DKI Jakarta (@humasjakfire) February 23, 2019
#InfoKebakaran Sabtu, 23 Februari 2019 | Terima Berita 15.19 | Pelabuhan Muara Baru depan Kantor Syahbandar Kel.Penjaringan Kec.Penjaringan Jakut | Pengerahan 23 Unit | masih pemadaman 20.55 pic.twitter.com/PLPrtO3WZK
— DPKP DKI Jakarta (@humasjakfire) February 23, 2019
#InfoKebakaran Sabtu, 23 Februari 2019 | Terima Berita 15.19 | Pelabuhan Muara Baru depan Kantor Syahbandar Kel.Penjaringan Kec.Penjaringan Jakarta Utara | Objek Kapal Nelayan | Pengerahan 21 Unit | Saat ini masih dilakukan pemadaman 20.08 pic.twitter.com/ncXIHqDjfC
— DPKP DKI Jakarta (@humasjakfire) February 23, 2019
#Kebakaran Kapal Nelayan di Pelabuhan Muara baru
— Mas Des (@masdes_) February 23, 2019
Jl. Tuna Rayadepan Kantor Syahbandar Kel.Penjaringan Kec. Penjaringan
Saat ini dalam pemadaman oleh petugas 17 unit mobil pemadam. @RadioElshinta @humasjakfire pic.twitter.com/wjX9OEnIPI
The research vessel Baruna Jaya I, which took part in the search for the black box from the ill-fated Lion Air Flight JT 610, was nearly damaged by the fire. She was relocated in time to escape harm.
The fire burned from about 1500 hours Saturday until 0600 hours on Sunday morning, and it required 23 firefighting trucks, three fireboats and 160 firefighters to put out. No fatalities were reported, but five individuals required medical treatment for burns and smoke inhalation. Police have questioned seven witnesses in connection with the casualty, and an investigation is ongoing.
Local media reports indicate that the work of the Fisheries Office of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) was briefly disrupted by the noise of explosions from burning vessels. The office's headquarters building is located on the harbor's edge.