Karawang BPN Office Burns; Police Bring in West Java Forensics Lab
No fatalities were reported, but several rooms, including an archive warehouse, were damaged and the cause remains under investigation.
The National Land Agency office in Karawang Regency, West Java, caught fire on Wednesday night, Oct. 14, and police have now involved the West Java Police forensic laboratory team to investigate the cause. The fire was reported around 21.30 WIB, and firefighting began around 22.00 WIB until Thursday late morning. Based on initial information received by ATR/BPN Deputy Minister Ossy Dermawan from security officers, the fire is believed to have started on the second floor, but the origin has not been confirmed. Karawang Police Chief Mario Prahatinto said forensic checks will be carried out once the area is fully secure. Eight fire trucks from BPBD Karawang were deployed, assisted by units from KIIC and Kodim Karawang. No fatalities were reported, while officers worked to save assets and land documents that could still be secured.