Headline: Blaze at UIN Jakarta Campus in Tangerang: Fire Engulfs Rectorate Building**
Article:
Tangerang Selatan – A catastrophic fire engulfed the premises of the Università Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, located in Ciputat, Tangerang Selatan, today. The conflagration swept through the esteemed university‘s rectorate building, causing substantial damage and displacing academic operations.
The intense blaze was brought under control around 7:55 AM WIB, with all fire-fighting personnel withdrawing from the scene shortly thereafter. Eye-witness reports from the incident site revealed shattered glass panes and charred exterior AC units, indicative of the fire’s devastating impact.
UIN Jakarta Fire in Photos
Reports suggest that over ten firetrucks were initially dispatched to manage the inferno. The origin of the blaze is attributed to an electrical fault, reportedly due to short circuiting from damaged wiring in the building.
"Yes, it’s confirmed to be the UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. There were around 10 firefighting units dispatched. The fire broke out at approximately 6:30 AM WIB," revealed a spokesperson for the Tangerang City’s Fire and Disaster Management (BPBD).
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In the wake of the devastation, plans for rebuilding and repairing the ravaged infrastructure have been set into motion. Meanwhile, the campus’s administrative proceedings are temporarily conducted at alternative premises, ensuring no interruption in operations.
Note: This story is developing; more updates are anticipated as they emerge.
(ial/taa)
