A massive fire broke out at The Amasya Villas, located on Jalan Kayu Aya in Banjar Basangkasa, Seminyak, Kuta District, Badung Regency, on the night of Friday, July 25, 2024. The blaze, which started at 10:20 PM WITA, consumed 20 villa units, causing an estimated IDR 12 billion in damages.
Firefighters Respond to Severe Incident
The Chief of the Badung Fire Brigade, Komang Guna, confirmed the incident, stating, “The fire occurred last night and was quite severe, requiring us to deploy several fire trucks.” Firefighters battled the blaze for 6 hours and 23 minutes, with 19 fire trucks dispatched from various stations: two each from the central station, Kunti, Abiansemal, Mengwi, and Puspem, and one each from BPG, ITDC, Petang, Majapahit, and Dalung. The Denpasar City Fire Department also assisted with two additional fire trucks. The thatched roofs of the villas exacerbated the fire’s intensity.
Efforts to Contain the Fire
Despite the severity of the fire, firefighters managed to prevent it from spreading to a neighboring hotel, saving approximately IDR 50 billion in property. The villa complex housed 40 guests at the time of the fire, all safely evacuated. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by police authorities.
Water Resources Deployed
Chief Guna reported, “To extinguish the fire, we used 460,000 liters of water.” This substantial amount of water reflects the fire’s intensity and the challenge faced by firefighters in bringing it under control.
Final Thoughts
The fire at The Amasya Villas is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities posed by traditional building materials like thatched roofs. While the quick response from multiple fire stations helped prevent further damage, the loss of 20 villas and significant financial damages underscore the need for stringent fire safety measures. As authorities investigate the cause, the focus remains on supporting the affected guests and rebuilding the devastated properties.
