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Jakarta Blaze Claims 22 Lives in Office Inferno
9 Dec
Summary
- A devastating fire swept through a seven-story office building in Jakarta.
- At least 22 people, including a pregnant woman, perished in the blaze.
- The fire is suspected to have originated from a sparking drone battery.
A devastating fire engulfed a seven-story office building in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, resulting in at least 22 fatalities, including a pregnant woman. The blaze erupted around midday in the Kemayoran neighborhood, quickly spreading flames and thick black smoke throughout the structure.
Firefighters deployed over 29 trucks and hundreds of personnel to combat the intense flames, which were finally extinguished after three hours. Initial reports suggest the fire may have started from a sparking battery in a drone company's sales and storage office, potentially leading to an explosion.
Rescuers recovered 22 bodies, comprising seven men and 15 women, from the scene. Many workers were reportedly out for lunch when the fire broke out. Tense evacuations were witnessed, with some employees rescued from upper floors using emergency ladders. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
