Robotic cars used to extinguish chemical fire in ammo depot
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A heavy fire that erupted at an ammunition depot near Indonesia's capital has been successfully extinguished as of early Sunday. Military personnel were conducting sweeps of nearby residential areas to retrieve potentially hazardous materials that may have been propelled out during the explosions, as stated by a military official.
The fire ignited on Saturday at a military ammunition depot situated in Bogor, located on the outskirts of Jakarta, around 6:30 p.m. local time (1130 GMT), triggering a sequence of loud explosions and unleashing flames and smoke into the night sky.
27 fire trucks were deployed to the location and firefighters managed to douse the fire by 3:45 am Sunday, as reported by BSS News.
Fortunately, the military confirmed that no casualties or injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Mohammad Hasan, the military commander for Jakarta, announced that the blaze was brought under control by approximately 3:45 a.m. on Sunday. He further elaborated that efforts were underway to investigate the vicinity surrounding the site of the incident, with a focus on combing and cleaning up any materials that had been ejected from the depot.
While the military refrained from specifying the nature of these objects, they cautioned residents against handling them due to potential hazards they may pose. The aftermath of the fire underscores the importance of thorough precautionary measures and diligent cleanup efforts to ensure the safety of the surrounding community.
"We are investigating the area around the location and we're going to comb and clean materials that were thrown out of the depot," Hasan told reporters near the site.
The military did not describe the objects but warned residents not to touch them as they could be dangerous.
Firefighters deployed robotic cars to assist in extinguishing the flames, utilizing advanced technology to navigate through hazardous conditions. According to the military, the fire was suspected to have originated from unstable chemicals located in a section of the facility where aging ammunition was stored.
Mohammad Hasan explained that the ammunition had been housed in the facility as part of the military's ongoing disposal efforts. This revelation sheds light on the circumstances surrounding the fire and highlights the challenges associated with managing aged or unstable materials within military facilities. Efforts to dispose of such materials are crucial for safety and security, but incidents like these underscore the inherent risks involved in handling and storing potentially volatile substances.