Indonesia: Residual disruptions likely after fire at Pertamina's Plumpang depot in Jakarta leaves at least 17 people dead, 50 injured late March 3 /update 1

Event

Residual disruptions to transport and business are likely in the vicinity of the Plumpang fuel storage depot in Jakarta after a fire at the facility, operated by state-run energy company Pertamina, left at least 17 people dead and 50 others injured late March 3. Authorities have reportedly extinguished the blaze, which caused several explosions after igniting shortly after 20:00. Thousands of residents evacuated the area due to the fire, and evacuation efforts were reportedly continuing as of early March 4. Officials have indicated that the incident will not impact the country's fuel supply. Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the blaze.

Heightened security is likely near the scene of the fire over the coming hours as authorities' investigative work continues.

Advice

Avoid the impacted area until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional travel time near the incident site. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official instructions, including evacuation orders.