A large fire broke out on the night of June 1, 2026, in the Kemayoran Gempol neighborhood of Central Jakarta, destroying approximately 304 to 330 houses and displacing between 620 and 679 residents from two community units in the Kebong Kosong sub-district [1, 2, 3, 4]. The blaze was first reported at about 8:55 PM local time.
The Jakarta Fire and Rescue Agency dispatched 35 fire trucks and between 170 and 175 personnel to combat the fire, which firefighters brought under control by 11:30 PM. Cooling operations to prevent reignition continued until around 4:15 AM on June 2 [1, 2, 3, 4]. The fire occurred in a densely populated area, complicating emergency response as congested roads and crowds hindered access [3].
No deaths were reported, but three people received medical treatment for minor injuries and respiratory issues in local hospitals [1, 2, 4]. Residents who lost homes received shelter at Jusuf Hamka Field on Jalan Benyamin Sueb in Kebon Kosong, where emergency aid and psychological support were provided [1, 2, 4].
Jakarta Governor’s special staffer Cyril Raoul “Chico” Hakim said the fire likely originated from an electrical short circuit within a resident's house, though investigations are ongoing [1]. Deputy Jakarta Governor Rano Karno urged the public to remain vigilant to prevent future fires, noting the losses suffered. Central Jakarta Fire Chief Syarifudin confirmed about 620 people lost their homes [1, 3].
Jakarta recorded 1,847 fire incidents in 2025, with roughly 67% occurring in residential areas and electrical faults causing two-thirds of fires, highlighting chronic risks in the city’s crowded neighborhoods with unsafe electrical installations [1, 2, 4].
Local disaster agencies and city officials are conducting damage assessments and planning relief for the displaced families [3].
