Fire in Jakarta Office Building Results in 22 Fatalities, Including Pregnant Woman
A devastating fire broke out in an office building in Jakarta, Indonesia, resulting in the deaths of at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman. The incident occurred in the Kemayoran neighborhood, where the seven-story building, used as a sales and storage office for a drone company, was engulfed in flames. The fire started on the first floor and quickly spread, causing panic among nearby residents and workers. Hundreds of personnel and 29 fire trucks were deployed to contain the blaze, which was extinguished after three hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but initial reports suggest it may have been triggered by a battery sparking in a storage and testing area. Many workers were out for lunch when the fire started, and those trapped inside faced challenges due to thick smoke. Firefighters managed to rescue 19 workers, while others suffered from smoke inhalation.