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Fire incidents in Jakarta decrease compared to last Ramadhan
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Residents extinguish the remains of a fire in Simprug, South Jakarta, on July 3. (Jakarta post/Jerry Adiguna)
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igher public awareness of safety contributed to fewer fires during this year's fasting month compared to last year, an official has said.
Jakarta Fire and Rescue Agency head Subejo said on Wednesday that people in the city had become more aware of the dangers of fires, making the number of incidents decrease by 34 percent to 102 fires in Ramadhan this year, from 155 during the same time last year.
During the fasting month, which ran from June 6 to July 5 this year, people use electrical equipment more often and for longer durations, especially during predawn meals, often leading to electrical overloads.
“The wet climate at this year’s Ramadhan also contributed to the decline of fire incidents,” Subejo added.
The value of losses caused by fire also decreased compared to last year. The agency’s data said losses recorded during Ramadhan this year were about Rp 30.4 billion (US$2.3 million), while losses in the same period last year reached around Rp 43.8 billion, which was a 30.5 percent decrease. (vny)
