Traffic in Tanah Abang Market Block C Returns to Normal
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Dewi Elvia Muthiariny
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Petir Garda Bhwana
Senin, 22 April 2019 13:41 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A fire that burnt Tanah Abang Market’s Block C has been extinguished on Monday afternoon, April 22 at around 10:00 a.m. Jalan Jati Baru Raya Bengkel that was previously closed due to the incident has been reopened and returned to normal.
“It returns to normal. People is now allowed to pass the road,” said an officer of the Transportation Agency around the site, Monday, April 22.
Based on Tempo’s observation, the access closure to the market’s Block C caused long congestion until Jalan Jati Baru Raya, right before the entrance gate of Tanah Abang railway station. Civilian vehicles heading to Jalan KH Mas Mansyur must take U-turn to Jalan Jembatan Tinggi.
Read also: Fire in Tanah Abang Market; Traffic to Block C Closed
As reported earlier, the Tanah Abang market's Block C has been engulfed in the fire since shortly after 7:00 a.m. this morning. A total of 17 fire trucks were deployed to put out the flame with the help of the police, PLN officers, as well as other forces.
According to Central Jakarta Fire and Rescue Agency head, Mulyanto, the fire destroyed two clothes stalls, and that allegedly due to electrical short circuit. “There is no casualty, and as for the material loss, we cannot calculate it yet,” he said.
M JULNIS FIRMANSYAH
