Pertamina Oil Refinery in Cilacap Catches Fire

Saturday, 13 November 2021 – 22:16 GMT+7
Pertamina's oil refinery catches fire / Credit: Antara

jpnn.com, CILACAP - A fire broke out in the tank of Pertamina's oil refinery in Cilacap, Central Java.

The incident occurred on Saturday (13/11) night at around 7.30 p.m.

ALSO SEE: After 39 Days, Illegal Oil Well Fire in Jambi Put Out

Central Java Police spokesman Senior Commissioner M. Iqbal Alqudusy confirmed the fire incident.

"It is confirmed that Pertamina's oil refinery has caught fire. Currently, we're still trying to extinguish it," Iqbal told JPNN, Saturday evening.

ALSO SEE: Rescue Team Finds Oil Spill, KM Liberty Items in Bali

According to Iqbal, in addition to assisting the extinguishing process, the police are also coordinating with Pertamina.

"Now, we're coordinating with Pertamina because it is a maximum security area," said Iqbal. (cuy/mcr20/jpnn)

ALSO SEE: Jokowi Continues Journey from NTB to Papua

This news has been broadcast on JPNN.com with the title: Kilang Minyak Pertamina Cilacap Terbakar

Tags