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Group 4 - 7A2

1.      Lutfia Ralda Rinjani 2088203085

2.      Meylia Putri Angesti 2088203064

3.      Syabiila Sanjaya Putri 2088203059

 

NEWS GATHERING

 

Background Research

This settlement is located in the Tangerang area, precisely in Periuk, which is a densely populated area that has rows of houses close together. Many heads of families live in this area because it is a factory area. There has been a catastrophic fire with a large fire in this area due to exploding gas. This incident was quite shocking and made all residents panic. I had the opportunity to interview the head of the neighbourhood from the scene, here is the biodata of the resource person:

Name: M. Ahmad

Age : 60 years

Job: Head of neighborhood and Employee

Interview

Questions	Answers
On what day and at what time did the fire occur in Periuk?	On Saturdays at 4:15 p.m.
What caused the fire in Periuk?	A gas leak in one of the houses in a residential area. At first, the gas sounded strange and then suddenly exploded.
Are there any losses and casualties that occurred in this fire incident?	There were 3 houses that burned down due to this gas explosion and thankfully there were no casualties involved. Everyone was outside the house at the time of the incident.
What is your role as head of neighborhood in dealing with this disaster?	My first step as head of neighborhood is definitely to help people affected by disasters with open arms by providing places for people affected by disasters.
What help do residents need in the aftermath of a fire?	Until now, displaced people need assistance in the form of clothing and food.

 

 

Catastrophic Exploded Gas Fire Hits Factory Area Settlement, Leading to Panic among Residents.

 

Tangerang, October 5, 12:00 AM

By Lutfia, Meylia and Syabiila

 Gas Fire Hits Factory Area Settlement

 

Tangerang - According to the latest reports, a massive gas fire has occurred in a factory area settlement located in Periuk, Tangerang region on Saturday, 2 october 2023  at 4:15 PM local time. The densely populated area with rows of houses close together is home to many heads of families due to the location being a factory area. The fire that occurred was caused by a gas explosion.

 The incident was a shocking catastrophe that sent all residents into a panic. the caused of fire in Periuk is "A gas leak in one of the houses in a residential area. At first, the gas sounded strange and then suddenly exploded." Mr Ahmad said. the cause of the explosion that triggered the fire, which has led to significant damage to the area. Mr Ahmad said "There were 3 houses that burned down due to this gas explosion and thankfully there were no casualties involved. Everyone was outside the house at the time of the incident." The fire continues to rage at the time of reporting, and emergency services are working to put out the flames and evacuate residents.

 The residents need in the aftermath of a fire is "Until now, displaced people need assistance in the form of clothing and food." said Mr Ahmad. We will bring you more information as it becomes available. Stay safe, everyone!

 

 

 

Explanation : 

Who : According to the latest reports.

What : A massive gas fire has occurred in a factory area.

Where : In Periuk, Tangerang region.

When : On Saturday, 2 october 2023  at 4:15 PM local time.

Why : The densely populated area with rows of houses close together is home to many heads of families due to the location being a factory area.

How : The fire that occurred was caused by a gas explosion.

 

The quotation sentence from the text is “There were 3 houses that burned down due to this gas explosion and thankfully there were no casualties involved. Everyone was outside the house at the time of the incident.” The sentence captures the words of Mr. Ahmad, who is describing the damage caused by the gas explosion and providing details about how the incident unfolded.

 

The active voice sentence from the text is: “Emergency services are working to put out the flames and evacuate residents, who need assistance in the form of clothing and food in the aftermath of the fire.”

The sentence has been rephrased from the passive voice sentence “The fire continues to rage at the tiempo of reporting, and emergency services are working to put out the flames and evacuate residents, who need assistance in the form of clothing and food in the aftermath of the fire,” which includes “the fire continues to rage” as the passive subject, “are working” as the active verb, and “to put out the flames and evacuate residents, who need assistance in the form of clothing and food in the aftermath of the fire” as the object of the sentence. By using the active voice instead of the passive voice, the focus is shifted to the active subjects “emergency services” and their actions “to put out the flames and evacuate residents, who need assistance in the form of clothing and food in the aftermath of the fire”.