UGM: Mysterious fire at Fia's Sleman home not from natural gas
Researchers found PVC residue from a solvent mixture, indicating the fire needed an ignition source and did not start on its own.
The Center for Entropy Slowdown Studies at UGM's Faculty of Engineering concluded that the mysterious fire at Mutfiana, also known as Fia, in Seyegan, Sleman, DIY, was not triggered by natural gas, hydrogen gas or phosphine. In FTIR testing of fire residues collected on 12 June, the team found poly vinyl chloride, or PVC, on ceramic walls, wood and plywood, which it said was unusual. UGM geology engineering lecturer Sarju Winardi said the residue was believed to come from a solvent mixture such as those found in glue or paint. The team said the solvent was flammable but could not ignite on its own at room temperature, meaning it still needed an ignition source. UGM also said the electromagnetic field at the site was at a safe level and no thermal anomalies were found. The final research results have been handed over to BPBD Sleman.