GARUT, Thecuy.com – A private car was completely destroyed by fire on Jalan Sudirman, Garut City District, Monday, August 31, 2026.
The fire is believed to have been caused by a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical wiring.
Head of the Garut Regency Fire Department, Usep Basuki Eko, said the incident began when the vehicle owner, Yadi, was driving his car through the location of the event.
All of a sudden, an explosion was heard from the front cabin area, followed by a thick column of smoke emerging from under the hood.
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“In a state of panic, the victim immediately stopped the vehicle and got out to save himself,” he said.
He explained that the fire quickly grew, consuming the entire body of the car.
“No lightweight fire extinguisher (APAR) was found inside the victim’s car, causing the fire to spread quickly before assistance arrived,” he said.
The extinguishing process was swift; firefighters managed to completely control the blaze within 10 minutes.
The response was carried out through combined synergy, deploying two units from the Garut Fire Department’s headquarters and personnel support from the Kodim 0611/Garut Unit.
Although there were no fatalities in this incident, the material damage suffered by the victim is estimated at Rp60 million. “The material loss is approximately Rp60 million,” he added.
Eko urged all vehicle owners to regularly inspect their cars’ electrical systems and to keep a portable fire extinguisher inside the vehicle to anticipate potential fires early. (Agi Sugiana)
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