Cilacap Refinery Tank Burns, Ministry of Social Assists Affected Residents

CILACAP (15 November 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs distributed aid in the form of nine basic commodities for residents affected by the refinery fire in Cilacap, Central Java. Representing the Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini, Director of Social Protection for Social Disaster Victims (PSKBS), Harapan Lumban Gaol handed over the aid directly, Monday (15/11).

"The Minister of Social Affairs, Ms Risma, is very concerned about the people affected by this disaster. Therefore, she asked me to immediately send social assistance in the form of necessities," said Gaol in front of the aid recipients in Cilacap, Monday (15/15). 11).

Through the assistance provided, he hopes it can help reduce the burden of the affected people, "We hope that the assistance provided at this time can help the affected people," continued Gaol.

Meanwhile, representing the Regent of Cilacap, Assistant I for Government and People's Welfare of Cilacap Regency, Dian Setyabudi, said that the Cilacap Regency Government greatly appreciated the Ministry of Social Affairs quick response after the refinery fire incident.

In addition to Assistant I for Government and People's Welfare of Cilacap Regency, also present in the distribution of aid, Head of the Cilacap Regency Social Service, Arida Puji Hastuti, Lurah Lomanis Wahyu, Pertamina RU IV Cilacap Representative, Sunaryo Adi, Secretary of Central Cilacap District, Central Cilacap Police Chief, as well as the ranks of the Social Service of Cilacap Regency and Lomanis Village and representatives of Lomanis Village residents who live in the area where the fire is located and are affected.

As reported, a tank at Pertamina's refinery located in Cilacap, Central Java, was reported to have caught fire on Saturday (13/11) at 08.00 pm. The fire occurred precisely when heavy rains were flushing the area around the refinery area. The incident, which showed flames and smoke rising into the air, was also captured and uploaded by residents who live near the refinery.