A fire broke out at the Afterhour billiards and bar located on the second floor of Poins Mall, Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, on Monday night, May 25. The incident, which is suspected to have been triggered by a gas leak, resulted in one employee sustaining burn injuries.
According to data from the South Jakarta Fire Department Command Center, the emergency call was received at 7:17 PM WIB. In a rapid response to the blaze, 14 fire engines and 54 personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene. The firefighting operation was handled efficiently, with the situation declared fully extinguished by 7:57 PM WIB.
Sugiman, a 55-year-old eyewitness who was at the location, reported hearing two distinct booming sounds before the flames erupted. “First, there was a small explosion sound, like a ‘brak!’ Then, another bang followed, and suddenly the fire was visible. However, it was handled quickly from the inside,” Sugiman explained.
As of the latest monitoring at 8:45 PM WIB, officials have confirmed that the fire is completely out and the situation has returned to normal. Firefighting units and personnel have since left the premises, and the area at Poins Mall is now secure.
Summary
A fire, suspected to be caused by a gas leak, broke out at the Afterhour billiards and bar on the second floor of Poins Mall, Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, on Monday night, May 25. The incident resulted in one employee sustaining burn injuries. The emergency call was received at 7:17 PM WIB.
In response, 14 fire engines and 54 personnel were dispatched, and the fire was declared fully extinguished by 7:57 PM WIB. An eyewitness reported hearing two distinct booming sounds before the flames appeared. Officials confirmed the situation returned to normal by 8:45 PM WIB, with units having left the secure premises.