Jakarta Sees Over 1,400 Fires in 9 Months, Electrical Faults Top Cause
Jakarta recorded 1,467 fire incidents from January 1 to September 30, 2026. Electrical faults are the primary cause, accounting for 50.51% or 741 cases. Fire incidents showed an increasing trend, peaking in August, prompting authorities to enhance prevention measures.
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