A major fire struck Pasar Induk Kramat Jati in East Jakarta on Monday morning, suspected to originate from an electrical short in a plastic shop. Firefighters deployed 16 trucks and 80 personnel to extinguish the flames that spread rapidly due to flammable materials. No casualties have been reported so far.
A fire broke out at Pasar Induk Kramat Jati, Jalan Raya Bogor, Kelurahan Kampung Tengah, Kecamatan Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, on Monday (15/12/2025) morning around 07:00 WIB. The fire report was received by the East Jakarta Fire and Rescue Sub-District Office (Sudin Gulkarmat) via a public phone call at 07:24 WIB. Firefighters from Pos Kramat Jati arrived at the scene just four minutes later, at 07:28 WIB, and began extinguishing operations at 07:29 WIB.
The initial suspected cause is an electrical short circuit from a plastic shop in the area. Truck driver Ridwan, who was nearby, described the incident: "It started from a plastic shop nearby, short circuit in the plastic shop. I heard an explosion, my truck was parked for loading, I was sitting at a stall." He added that the fire spread very quickly: "The fire spread so fast, in minutes, because of the wind too, and lots of wood and plastic."
The flames consumed semi-permanent market stalls, particularly in the fruit and papaya sections, with thick black smoke rising high. Piled wood and plastic materials accelerated the spread, making it hard to control. Traders panicked and rushed to save their goods, while police urged people to stay back for safety and to aid firefighting efforts.
Sudin Gulkarmat East Jakarta deployed 16 fire trucks with 80 personnel support. Operations Section Head Abdul Wahid stated that the main focus is to extinguish the fire to prevent it from spreading to other areas. As of now, the fire status remains red, with extinguishing and cooling processes ongoing. The exact cause, damage, and casualties are still under assessment, though no reports of deaths or injuries have emerged. The public is advised to avoid the area and call 112 for emergencies.
