As per reports, the following are the latest updates on the fire incident reported in Medan Johor, Medan City, North Sumatra, as of Sunday (21 June):
• The fire incident was first reported at approximately 2035 hours (local time) on Saturday (20 June) and remained active as of 0300 hours (local time) on Sunday (21 June), and had not yet been fully extinguished.
• The fire originated within the factory premises and spread rapidly due to the presence of highly flammable materials.
• Firefighting operations have been ongoing through the night hours, with responders reportedly facing difficulties in controlling the fire intensity.
• The fire has resulted in damage to the factory structure and has extended to nearby residential areas. A total of 11 houses in the surrounding vicinity have been damaged or burned.
• Evacuation measures were carried out to move residents away from the affected zone, while the emergency response teams, including multiple fire trucks, have been deployed to the site and continue to shuttle water and support firefighting operations.
• No fatalities or injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities.
